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Luke 24:28

What does Luke 24:28 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 24:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 24:28 means

As they near Emmaus, Jesus acts as if He would go farther. This gentle test draws out their desire and hospitality. He does not force Himself upon them; He invites pursuit. Those who have tasted the opening of Scripture often long for more. By appearing ready to continue, He gives them the opportunity to express hunger for His presence. Love constrains Him to stay when invited. This scene shows that fellowship with the risen Lord grows in the soil of eagerness and welcome. The teacher on the road will soon become the host at the table, turning instruction into intimate revelation.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they were going: and he made as though he would go further.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they were going: and he made as though he would go further.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And they came near the town to which they were going, and he seemed as if he was going on;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And they came nigh to the village whither they were going, and he made an appearance of going on further,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they drew nigh to the town whither they were going: and he made as though he would go farther.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they drew near to the village where they were going, and he made as though he would go farther.

Context

After the Scripture exposition (v. 27), the travelers reach their destination (v. 28). The narrative slows to highlight their response. Their choice to invite Him will lead directly to the recognition scene at supper (vv. 29–31). Luke emphasizes means of grace—Scripture and table—by which Jesus reveals Himself. The apparent intention to go further underscores that divine fellowship meets human invitation, preparing readers to see how hearts awakened by the Word seek His abiding presence. The next verse shows their urgent request, which Jesus graciously accepts.

v.27And beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

v.28This passage

v.29And they constrained him, saying, Abide with us; for it is toward evening, and the day is now far spent. And he went in to abide with them.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 32:26

    And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.

  • Genesis 42:7

    And Joseph saw his brethren, and he knew them, but made himself strange unto them, and spake roughly with them; and he said unto them, Whence come ye? And they said, From the land of Canaan to buy food.

  • Mark 6:48

    And seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary unto them, about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking on the sea; and he would have passed by them:

  • Genesis 19:2

    and he said, Behold now, my lords, turn aside, 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 way. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.

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