And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
Parallel translations
- WEB They came near to the village, where they were going, and he acted like he would go further.
- BSB As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther.
- NKJV Then they drew near to the village where they were going, and He indicated that He would have gone farther.
- NASB And they approached the village where they were going, and He gave the impression that He was going farther.
- NLT By this time they were nearing Emmaus and the end of their journey. Jesus acted as if he were going on,
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Quick answer
Nearing Emmaus, Jesus acts as though he will travel on. His apparent intention to continue invites the disciples to extend hospitality.
Overview
As they reach the village, Jesus makes as if to go further, not deceiving them but giving them opportunity to respond. The moment tests and draws out their desire for his company. Their welcome will lead to the meal where he is finally revealed, showing how Christ honors those who seek to keep him near.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Mark 6:48And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.
- Gen 32:26And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.
- Gen 19:2And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant’s house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.
- Gen 42:7And Joseph saw his brethren, and he knew them, but made himself strange unto them, and spake roughly unto them; and he said unto them, Whence come ye? And they said, From the land of Canaan to buy food.
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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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