Luke 24:17-21
24:18 a the only person in Jerusalem who hasn’t heard about all the things: The Romans conducted crucifixions at major public crossroads to make an example of the victims and warn others against revolt. It was unthinkable to these disciples that a Passover pilgrim would not have heard of Jesus’ crucifixion.24:19 b Jesus is often portrayed as a prophet in Luke’s Gospel (see 7:16 c; cp. the description of Moses in Acts 7:22 d).
24:21 e We had hoped he was the Messiah: Literally we had hoped he was the one who would deliver Israel. This is a reference to the Messiah—the crucifixion had dashed their hopes.
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