Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon.
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Luke 16:13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
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Luke 22:54-62 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off…
Mark 16:7 But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.
1 Corinthians 15:5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
“The Lord has indeed risen
This statement is central to Christian faith, affirming the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection is a fulfillment of Jesus' own predictions (e.g., Luke 9:22) and Old Testament prophecies (e.g., Psalm 16:10). It serves as the cornerstone of Christian doctrine, signifying victory over sin and death. The use of "indeed" emphasizes the certainty and truth of the event, countering any doubts or disbelief.
and has appeared to Simon!”
Simon refers to Simon Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples. The appearance to Peter is significant as it highlights Peter's restoration after his denial of Jesus (Luke 22:54-62). This personal encounter underscores Peter's role as a leader in the early church (Matthew 16:18). The mention of Peter specifically also aligns with 1 Corinthians 15:5, where Paul notes that Jesus appeared to Cephas (Peter) first, indicating the importance of this witness in the early Christian testimony.
- The declaration starts with a title packed with meaning: “The Lord.”
• It points to Jesus’ full authority and deity—He is not merely a teacher but “Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11).
• After the resurrection Peter will preach, “God has made this Jesus…both Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36).
• His lordship demands allegiance, yet also offers the comfort that the One who rose now reigns (Philippians 2:11).
• By calling Him “Lord,” the disciples confess that every promise He made can be trusted without reservation.
- The phrase “has indeed” stresses certainty—no rumor, no myth, but a historical fact.
• The angels had already announced, “He is not here; He has risen!” (Luke 24:6-7).
• Paul later affirms “He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:4).
• Jesus Himself foretold this moment: “after three days rise again” (Mark 8:31; see also Matthew 16:21).
- Why it matters:
• Validates every claim Jesus made and every prophecy God gave.
• Breaks the power of death—“Christ … cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him” (Romans 6:9).
• Lays the unshakeable foundation for our hope of resurrection and eternal life.
- The risen Lord chooses a private, grace-filled meeting with the very disciple who had denied Him.
• Paul records, “He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve” (1 Corinthians 15:5).
• Luke hints at Peter’s anticipation by telling how he “ran to the tomb” (Luke 24:12).
• The angel’s words singled Peter out: “tell His disciples and Peter” (Mark 16:7).
- What this appearance signifies:
• Personal restoration—Jesus meets Peter before the larger group, preparing him for renewed ministry (see the further reinstatement in John 21:15-17).
• Confirmation for the apostles—Peter’s testimony becomes a pillar for all subsequent witnesses.
• Assurance for every believer—if the Lord sought out a broken disciple like Simon, He will not abandon us.
Luke 24:34 compresses the core of the gospel into one joyous announcement: the same Jesus who was crucified is now alive, reigning as Lord, and personally engaging His followers—starting with Simon Peter. The verse grounds our faith in a literal, bodily resurrection, affirms Christ’s supreme authority, and showcases His grace that pursues and restores.
(34) The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.--Of the manifestation thus referred to, we have no other record in the Gospels. It occupies, however, a prominent place in those which St. Paul enumerates (1Corinthians 15:5), and takes its place among the phenomena which indicates St. Paul's acquaintance with the substance of St. Luke's Gospel. What passed at the meeting we can only reverently imagine. Before the Passion, the Lord had "turned and looked" on Peter with a glance of tender and sorrowful reproof (Luke 22:61). Now, we may believe, He met the repentant eager disciple with the full assurance of pardon.