Luk 24:39, Joh 20:27 | JFB | STEP | 39-43. Behold, &c.—lovingly offering them both ocular and tangible demonstration of the reality of His resurrection. a spirit hath not —an important statement regarding "spirits." flesh and bones —He says not "flesh and blood "; for the blood is the life of the animal and corruptible body ( ), which "cannot inherit the kingdom of God" ( ); but "flesh and bones," implying the identity, but with diversity of laws, of the resurrection body. (See on ).

Luke 24:39

39-43. Behold, &c.—lovingly offering them both ocular and tangible demonstration of the reality of His resurrection.

a spirit hath not—an important statement regarding "spirits."

flesh and bones—He says not "flesh and blood"; for the blood is the life of the animal and corruptible body (Ge 9:4), which "cannot inherit the kingdom of God" (1Co 15:50); but "flesh and bones," implying the identity, but with diversity of laws, of the resurrection body. (See on Joh 20:24-28).

John 20:27

27. Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither . . . behold . . . put it into my side, and be not faithless, but believing—"There is something rhythmical in these words, and they are purposely couched in the words of Thomas himself, to put him to shame" [LUTHARDT]. But wish what condescension and gentleness is this done!