And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them.
Parallel translations
- WEB While they talked and questioned together, Jesus himself came near, and went with them.
- KJV And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
- NKJV So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them.
- NASB While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling with them.
- NLT As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them.
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Quick answer
As they talked, Jesus Himself drew near and walked with them. The risen Lord joined His grieving disciples unrecognized.
Overview
While the two reason together, Jesus approaches and accompanies them on the road. The risen Christ graciously seeks out the downcast, walking beside them in their confusion. This tender scene shows the Lord's nearness to those who mourn and His readiness to lead them from sorrow to understanding.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Matt 18:20For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”
- John 14:18–19I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
- Luke 24:36While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
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