QUESTION—What were they doubtful about? They were not sure that it was Jesus [BNTC, Lns, MY, NIBC, NIGTC, NTC, TH, TRT; NCV]; and it may refer to what happened initially when they saw him from a distance [NIBC, NTC]. Recognition of Jesus and faith in him may have come in stages for some [ICC]. This is more a matter of hesitation than sheer unbelief [NAC, PNTC, WBC]. All of the disciples were in a state of hesitation, indecision, and uncertainty about what recent events might mean, but this is not