And they talked together of all these things which had happened.
Parallel translations
- WEB They talked with each other about all of these things which had happened.
- KJV And they talked together of all these things which had happened.
- BSB They were talking with each other about everything that had happened.
- NASB And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place.
- NLT As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened.
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Quick answer
The two discussed all that had happened. Their conversation reflects the confusion and grief following the crucifixion.
Overview
As they walk, the disciples talk over the recent events surrounding Jesus' death. Their discussion reveals hearts heavy with disappointment and unresolved questions. Into this honest searching the risen Christ will draw near, showing His care for troubled believers who seek to understand His ways.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Luke 6:45The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks.
- Deut 6:7and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.
- Mal 3:6“For I, Yahweh, don’t change; therefore you, sons of Jacob, are not consumed.
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Luke shows Jesus the Savior for all — outsiders, the poor, the nations — the one who, on the Emmaus road, opened all the Scriptures to show they were about himself.
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