Translations
Modern
He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?” They stood still, with sadness on their faces.
Traditional
And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?
Literal
And He said to them, “What are these words that you exchange with one another, walking?” And they stood still, looking sad.
Latin
Et ait ad illos: Qui sunt hi sermones, quos confertis ad invicem ambulantes, et estis tristes?
Original
Greek
English
He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?” They stood still, with sadness on their faces.
Notes
Luke alone records this resurrection appearance. Jesus corrected the disciples’ misunderstanding by showing from the Scriptures that the Christ had to suffer. Then he opened their eyes to understand that he had risen from the dead.
Theme notes and profiles
Encounters with Jesus Miracles The Climax of Scripture The Suffering Prophet
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Eleven, the Luke, Gospel of Resurrection Travel
Topics
Communion of Saints Jesus, the Christ: Appears to Two Disciples Who Journey to the Village of Emmaus Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Love: Love for Jesus: The Disciples The Resurrection of Christ: He Appeared After to Two Disciples