Luke 24:28

As they approached the village they were going to, Jesus made it seem as if he was going farther.

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In The King James Version

And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.

In Context

27Then, starting with Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them everything that was said in Scripture about himself.

29But they urged him, saying, “Please come and stay with us. It's getting late—the day is almost over.” So he went to stay with them.

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Cross References

Genesis 19:2“Sirs, please come and stay with me for the night,” he said. “You can wash your feet and then be on your way early in the morning.” They replied, “No, it's fine. We'll spend the night here in the square.”

Genesis 42:7Joseph recognized them as soon as he saw them, but he acted like a stranger towards them and spoke to them in a severe way, saying, “Where are you from?” “From the country of Canaan,” they replied. “We've come to buy food.”

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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