Luke 24:28
New International Version
As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther.

New Living Translation
By this time they were nearing Emmaus and the end of their journey. Jesus acted as if he were going on,

English Standard Version
So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He acted as if he were going farther,

Berean Standard Bible
As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther.

Berean Literal Bible
And they drew near to the village where they were going, and He appeared to be going farther.

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

New King James Version
Then they drew near to the village where they were going, and He indicated that He would have gone farther.

New American Standard Bible
And they approached the village where they were going, and He gave the impression that He was going farther.

NASB 1995
And they approached the village where they were going, and He acted as though He were going farther.

NASB 1977
And they approached the village where they were going, and He acted as though He would go farther.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they approached the village where they were going, and He acted as though He were going farther.

Amplified Bible
Then they approached the village where they were going, and He acted as if He were going farther.

Christian Standard Bible
They came near the village where they were going, and he gave the impression that he was going farther.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They came near the village where they were going, and He gave the impression that He was going farther.

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

Contemporary English Version
When the two of them came near the village where they were going, Jesus seemed to be going farther.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When they came near the village where they were going, Jesus acted as if he were going farther.

Good News Translation
As they came near the village to which they were going, Jesus acted as if he were going farther;

International Standard Version
As they came near the village where the two men were headed, Jesus acted as though he were going farther.

Majority Standard Bible
As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther.

NET Bible
So they approached the village where they were going. He acted as though he wanted to go farther,

New Heart English Bible
They drew near to the village, where they were going, and he acted like he would go further.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they drew nigh to the village whither they were going: and he made as though he would go further.

Weymouth New Testament
When they had come near the village to which they were going, He appeared to be going further.

World English Bible
They came near to the village where they were going, and he acted like he would go further.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they came near to the village to where they were going, and He made an appearance of going on further,

Berean Literal Bible
And they drew near to the village where they were going, and He appeared to be going farther.

Young's Literal Translation
And they came nigh to the village whither they were going, and he made an appearance of going on further,

Smith's Literal Translation
And they drew near to the town where they were going: and he laid claim to go still further.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they drew night to the town, whither they were going: and he made as though he would go farther.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they drew near to the town where they were going. And he conducted himself so as to go on further.

New American Bible
As they approached the village to which they were going, he gave the impression that he was going on farther.

New Revised Standard Version
As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they drew near to the village, to which they were going; and he made them think that he was going to a far place.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they arrived at that village to which they were going, and he was announcing to them how he was going to a distant place.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they drew near the village to which they were going; and he made as if he would go further.

Godbey New Testament
And they drew nigh to the village, whither they were going: and He made as though He would go further:

Haweis New Testament
And they drew nigh to the village, whither they were going: and he was proceeding on, as if going farther.

Mace New Testament
and they drew nigh the village where they were going: and he seemed as if he would have pass'd on further.

Weymouth New Testament
When they had come near the village to which they were going, He appeared to be going further.

Worrell New Testament
And they drew near to the village whither they were going; and He acted as if He would go further.

Worsley New Testament
And they drew nigh to the village whither they were going: and He made as if He was going farther.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Opens the Scriptures
27And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself. 28As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther. 29But 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.…

Cross References
Genesis 18:3-5
“My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. / Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. / And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.”

Genesis 19:1-3
Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, / and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.

Judges 19:17-21
When he looked up and saw the traveler in the city square, the old man asked, “Where are you going, and where have you come from?” / The Levite replied, “We are traveling from Bethlehem in Judah to the remote hill country of Ephraim, where I am from. I went to Bethlehem in Judah, and now I am going to the house of the LORD; but no one has taken me into his home, / even though there is both straw and feed for our donkeys, and bread and wine for me and the maidservant and young man with me. There is nothing that we, your servants, lack.” ...

2 Kings 4:8
One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat.

2 Kings 4:29-30
So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.” / And the mother of the boy said, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So he got up and followed her.

Ruth 1:7-8
Accompanied by her two daughters-in-law, she left the place where she had been living and set out on the road leading back to the land of Judah. / Then Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go back, each of you to your mother’s home. May the LORD show you loving devotion, as you have shown to your dead and to me.

1 Samuel 28:23
Saul refused, saying, “I will not eat.” But his servants joined the woman in urging him, and he heeded their voice. He got up from the ground and sat on the bed.

2 Samuel 11:11
Uriah answered, “The ark and Israel and Judah are dwelling in tents, and my master Joab and his soldiers are camped in the open field. How can I go to my house to eat and drink and sleep with my wife? As surely as you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do such a thing!”

2 Kings 2:2
and Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel.

2 Kings 2:4
And Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to Jericho.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went to Jericho.

2 Kings 2:6
And Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to the Jordan.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So the two of them went on.

Mark 6:48
He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them,

Mark 6:50-51
for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” / Then He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded,

Mark 16:12
After this, Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them as they walked along in the country.

John 4:28-30
Then the woman left her water jar, went back into the town, and said to the people, / “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” / So they left the town and made their way toward Jesus.


Treasury of Scripture

And they drew near to the village, where they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.

he made.

Genesis 19:2
And 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.

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 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 24
1. Jesus' resurrection is declared by two angels to the women who come to the tomb.
9. They report it to others.
13. Jesus himself appears to the two disciples that went to Emmaus;
36. afterwards he appears to the apostles, and reproves their unbelief;
47. gives them a charge;
49. promises the Holy Spirit;
50. and so ascends into heaven.














As they approached the village
This phrase sets the scene for a significant moment in the narrative. The village referred to here is Emmaus, a small town located about seven miles from Jerusalem. The journey to Emmaus is symbolic of the spiritual journey of understanding and revelation. The Greek word for "approached" (ἤγγισαν) suggests a drawing near, not just in physical proximity but also in spiritual readiness. This moment is a prelude to a deeper revelation of Christ's identity and mission.

to which they were going
This indicates the destination of the two disciples, Cleopas and his companion. Their journey to Emmaus can be seen as a metaphor for the journey of faith, where believers move from confusion and doubt towards understanding and belief. The act of "going" (πορεύομαι) in Greek implies a purposeful journey, suggesting that their movement is not random but directed by divine providence.

He seemed to be going farther
Here, "He" refers to Jesus, who, after His resurrection, joins the disciples on their journey. The phrase "seemed to be going farther" (προσεποιήσατο πορεύεσθαι) is intriguing. It suggests that Jesus was testing the disciples' desire for His presence. In the cultural context, hospitality was a significant virtue, and the disciples' invitation for Jesus to stay reflects their openness to divine revelation. This moment underscores the importance of inviting Christ into our lives and the blessings that follow such an invitation.

(28) He made as though he would have gone further.--This was, it is obvious, the crucial test of the effect of the Lord's previous teaching. Did they feel a new light flowing in upon their souls, bringing new meanings into what had before been obscure and hard sayings? Were they content to let the unknown Teacher pass on, and see no more of Him? Their answer showed, in words that meet us afterwards, that their "hearts" already "burnt within them." Here, also, we note the method of the Divine Teacher as an example for other teachers. We often impress truth more effectively, and 'stimulate the desire for further knowledge, by suspending for a time the continued inculcation of it.

Verse 28. - And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. This was no feint or deception. The Lord would have left them then to themselves had they not prayed him with real earnestness to abide with them. "How many are there," says Stier, "to whom he has drawn near, but with whom he has not tarried, because they have suffered him to 'go away again,' in his living and heart-moving words! How comparatively rare is it for men to reach the full blessing they might receive (see, for example, the striking historical instance, 2 Kings 13:14, 19)!" But these were not content to let the unknown Teacher pass on, and see no more of him, and hear no more of his strange powerful teaching. It is the words of, and the thought contained in, this verse which suggested the idea of the well-known hymn -

"Abide with me; fast falls the eventide."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
As
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

they approached
ἤγγισαν (ēngisan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1448: Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

village
κώμην (kōmēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2968: A village, country town. From keimai; a hamlet.

where
οὗ (hou)
Adverb
Strong's 3757: Where, whither, when, in what place. Genitive case of hos as adverb; at which place, i.e. Where.

they were headed,
ἐπορεύοντο (eporeuonto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4198: To travel, journey, go, die.

He
αὐτὸς (autos)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

seemed
προσεποιήσατο (prosepoiēsato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4364: To pretend, regard, make a show of. Middle voice from pros and poieo; to do forward for oneself, i.e. Pretend.

to be going
πορεύεσθαι (poreuesthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's 4198: To travel, journey, go, die.

farther.
πορρώτερον (porrōteron)
Adverb
Strong's 4206: Far, far off, at a distance. Adverb from pro; forwards, i.e. At a distance.


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