But they constrained Him, saying, “Abide with us, for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent.” And He went in to stay with them.
Parallel translations
- WEB They urged him, saying, “Stay with us, for it is almost evening, and the day is almost over.” He went in to stay with them.
- KJV 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.
- BSB But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them.
- NASB And so they strongly urged Him, saying, “Stay with us, for it is getting toward evening, and the day is now nearly over.” So He went in to stay with them.
- NLT but they begged him, “Stay the night with us, since it is getting late.” So he went home with them.
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Quick answer
The disciples urge the stranger to stay as evening falls, and he accepts. Their hospitality opens the way to recognizing the risen Lord.
Overview
Pressing him to remain because the day is far spent, the two extend customary hospitality to a traveler. Jesus goes in to stay with them, granting their request. This warm welcome sets the scene for the meal in which their eyes will be opened, illustrating that fellowship with Christ comes to those who long for his presence.
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- 2 Kgs 4:8One day Elisha went to Shunem, where there was a prominent woman; and she persuaded him to eat bread. So it was, that as often as he passed by, he turned in there to eat bread.
- Luke 14:23“The lord said to the servant, ‘Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.
- Gen 19:3He urged them greatly, and they came in with him, and entered into his house. He made them a feast, and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.
- Acts 16:14A certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one who worshiped God, heard us; whose heart the Lord opened to listen to the things which were spoken by Paul.
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