Luke 24:29
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New International Version
But they urged him strongly, "Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them.


English Standard Version
but they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with them.


New American Standard Bible
But they 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.


King James Bible
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.


Holman Christian Standard Bible
But they urged Him: "Stay with us, because it's almost evening, and now the day is almost over." So He went in to stay with them.


International Standard Version
But they strongly urged him, "Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the daylight is nearly gone." So he went in to stay with them.


American Standard Version
And 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.


Douay-Rheims Bible
But they constrained him; saying: Stay with us, because it is towards evening, and the day is now far spent. And he went in with them.


Darby Bible Translation
And they constrained him, saying, Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is declining. And he entered in to stay with them.


Young's Literal Translation
and they constrained him, saying, 'Remain with us, for it is toward evening,' and the day did decline, and he went in to remain with them.


Commentaries
24:28-35 If we would have Christ dwell with us, we must be earnest with him. Those that have experienced the pleasure and profit of communion with him, cannot but desire more of his company. He took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. This he did with his usual authority and affection, with the same manner, perhaps with the same words. He here teaches us to crave a blessing on every meal. See how Christ by his Spirit and grace makes himself known to the souls of his people. He opens the Scriptures to them. He meets them at his table, in the ordinance of the Lord's supper; is known to them in breaking of bread. But the work is completed by the opening of the eyes of their mind; yet it is but short views we have of Christ in this world, but when we enter heaven, we shall see him for ever. They had found the preaching powerful, even when they knew not the preacher. Those Scriptures which speak of Christ, will warm the hearts of his true disciples. That is likely to do most good, which affects us with the love of Jesus in dying for us. It is the duty of those to whom he has shown himself, to let others know what he has done for their souls. It is of great use for the disciples of Christ to compare their experiences, and tell them to each other.

29. constrained, &c.—But for this, the whole design of the interview had been lost; but it was not to be lost, for He who only wished to be constrained had kindled a longing in the hearts of His travelling companions which was not to be so easily put off. And does not this still repeat itself in the interviews of the Saviour with His loving, longing disciples? Else why do they say,

Abide with me from morn to eve,

For without Thee I cannot live;

Abide with me when night is nigh,

For without Thee I cannot die.

Keble

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