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Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?

Ought {G1163} not {G3780} Christ {G5547} to have suffered {G3958} these things {G5023}, and {G2532} to enter {G1525} into {G1519} his {G846} glory {G1391}?

Didn’t the Messiah have to die like this before entering his glory?”

Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?”

Behooved it not the Christ to suffer these things, and to enter into his glory?

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 24:26 (KJV)

In this profound statement, Jesus Christ Himself, though unrecognized at first by the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, reveals a crucial truth about His mission. This verse is part of a larger discourse where Jesus, after His resurrection, walks with disheartened disciples and explains to them the true meaning of the recent events in Jerusalem.

Context

The setting is the road to Emmaus, shortly after Jesus' resurrection. The two disciples, Cleopas and his companion, are discussing the crucifixion and their dashed hopes, unaware they are speaking with the resurrected Lord. They are confused and slow to believe the reports of His resurrection (Luke 24:21). Jesus gently rebukes their slowness of heart and then systematically opens the Scriptures to them, beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, explaining the things concerning Himself (Luke 24:27). This verse, Luke 24:26, encapsulates the core of His explanation.

Key Themes

  • Divine Necessity of Christ's Suffering: The phrase "Ought not" (Greek: Dei) signifies a divine imperative or necessity. It was not merely an unfortunate event, but a preordained and essential part of God's plan for salvation. The Messiah's suffering was a non-negotiable step to fulfill prophecy and accomplish redemption.
  • Path to Glory Through Suffering: This verse highlights the inseparable link between suffering and glory in God's plan for the Messiah. Christ's crucifixion was not the end but the necessary prelude to His resurrection, ascension, and ultimate exaltation at the right hand of the Father. This pattern is foundational to Christian theology, demonstrating that true victory often follows profound sacrifice.
  • Fulfillment of Prophecy: Jesus is asserting that His experiences, including His suffering and subsequent glory, were precisely what the Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah foretold. The disciples were missing the Old Testament's full picture of a suffering servant who would then be glorified.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word for "ought not" is dei (δεῖ), which conveys a sense of divine necessity or obligation. It means something that "must" or "is necessary" to happen according to a divine plan or purpose. This emphasizes that Christ's passion was not accidental or a deviation from God's will, but integral to it. The "suffered these things" refers to His crucifixion and death, while "enter into his glory" points to His resurrection, ascension, and ultimate exaltation.

Significance and Application

This verse offers profound insights for believers today:

  1. Understanding Christ's Mission: It clarifies that Jesus' suffering was not a sign of failure but a necessary part of God's redemptive plan. His death on the cross was the pathway to His ultimate triumph and our salvation.
  2. The Paradox of Suffering: It teaches us that suffering is often a precursor to glory, not just for Christ, but potentially for His followers. Our own trials, when endured with faith, can lead to deeper spiritual growth and a greater manifestation of God's glory in our lives.
  3. Trusting God's Plan: Even when circumstances seem dire or confusing, this verse encourages us to trust that God has a sovereign plan. What appears to be defeat may be a necessary step toward ultimate victory, just as it was for Christ.

This statement from Jesus reorients the disciples' understanding, moving them from despair to hope, by revealing that the cross was not a tragic end but the glorious means to God's eternal purpose.

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Cross-References

  • 1 Peter 1:11 (8 votes)

    Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

  • Zechariah 13:7 (7 votes)

    ¶ Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man [that is] my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.

  • Isaiah 53:1 (7 votes)

    ¶ Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?

  • Isaiah 53:12 (7 votes)

    Therefore will I divide him [a portion] with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

  • Acts 17:3 (6 votes)

    Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.

  • Hebrews 2:8 (5 votes)

    Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing [that is] not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.

  • Hebrews 2:10 (5 votes)

    ¶ For it became him, for whom [are] all things, and by whom [are] all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.