Think what the last three years had been to these men.

Jesus had taken them into the most intimate fellowship with himself--into closest confidential friendship.
They had listened to his wonderful words, seen his gracious acts, and witnessed his sweet life.

Think what a privilege it was to live thus with Jesus those beautiful years; what glimpses of heaven they had; what visions of radiant life shone before them.
But now this precious experience was ended.

The lovely dream had vanished.

They were back again at their old work.