And he took it, and did eat before them.
Parallel translations
- WEB He took them, and ate in front of them.
- BSB and He took it and ate it in front of them.
- NKJV And He took it and ate in their presence.
- NASB and He took it and ate it in front of them.
- NLT and he ate it as they watched.
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Quick answer
Jesus takes the food and eats it in front of them. His eating proves conclusively that he is risen in a real, physical body.
Overview
Taking the food, Jesus eats in their presence, doing what no spirit could do. This decisive act confirms the bodily nature of his resurrection and dispels their fear that he is a ghost. The risen Christ's tangible humanity assures believers that their own future resurrection will be bodily and real.
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Cross-references · 1
- Acts 10:41Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.
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