Luke 24:29

And they constrained him, saying, Remain with us, because it is toward evening, and the day has declined. And he went in to remain with them.

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In The King James Version

But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.

In Context

28And they came near to the village where they were going, and he pretended to go further.

30And it came to pass during his dining with them, that, having taken the bread, he blessed, and having broken in pieces he gave to them.

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Cross References

Genesis 19:3And he urged them greatly. And they turned in to him, and entered into his house. And he made a feast for them, and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.

Luke 14:23And the lord said to the bondman, Go out into the roads and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

Matthew Henry on Luke 24:14-36

The Disciples Going to Emmaus. 13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are… Read the whole commentary →

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