## Jesus himself ##

The word “himself” focuses on Jesus and the surprise of Jesus actually appearing to them. Most of them had not seen him after his resurrection.

## in the midst of them ##

This can be translated as "where they could all see him."

## Peace be to you ##

"May you have peace" or "May God give you peace!" (UDB) The word "you" is plural. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])

## they were terrified and filled with fear ##

"they were startled and afraid" (UDB)

## supposed that they saw a spirit ##

They did not yet truly understand that Jesus was really alive.

## a spirit ##

Here it refers to the spirit of a dead person.