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Luke 24

Luke 24:31

The Road to Emmaus · Luke 24:13–35
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Translations

Modern
Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight.
Traditional
And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
Literal
And their eyes were opened, and they knew Him. And He, being seen, vanished from them.
Latin
Et aperti sunt oculi eorum, et cognoverunt eum: et ipse evanuit ex oculis eorum.

Original

Greek
English
Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight.

Notes

Luke 24:31

  • Their eyes were opened: This is another example of the “divine passive” (a way of speaking that shows God is acting, even when he is not named; see study note on 24:16). God opened their eyes when Jesus broke the bread. This means they were finally able to recognize Jesus.

  • and He disappeared from their sight: In his resurrected and transformed body, Jesus showed abilities he had not shown before the resurrection (see 24:36; 1 Corinthians 15:20–23, 35–57).

Luke 24:13–34

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.

Events

Parallels

Mark 16:12–13

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Eleven, the Jesus Christ, Teachings of Lord’s Supper, the Luke, Gospel of Messiah Resurrection Travel

Topics

Eucharist Jesus, the Christ: Appears to Two Disciples Who Journey to the Village of Emmaus Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Holds the Vision of his Disciples, That They should not Recognize Him Love: Love for Jesus: The Disciples Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Resurrection: Fulfilled The Resurrection of Christ: He Appeared After to Two Disciples Trouble: when Jesus Was Crucified