Luke 24:28

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

And {G2532} they drew nigh {G1448} unto {G1519} the village {G2968}, whither {G3757} they went {G4198}: and {G2532} he {G846} made as though {G4364} he would have gone {G4198} further {G4208}.

They approached the village where they were going. He made as if he were going on farther;

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

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

Commentary on Luke 24:28 KJV

The verse Luke 24:28 describes a pivotal moment on the road to Emmaus, immediately following Jesus's resurrection. It captures the interaction between the resurrected Christ, still unrecognized, and two of His disciples, Cleopas and another unnamed companion.

Context

This verse is set on the afternoon of the resurrection day. Two disciples are journeying from Jerusalem to Emmaus, a village about seven miles away, discussing the bewildering events of the past few days, particularly the reports of Jesus's empty tomb and angelic appearances. Jesus joins them on the road, but their "eyes were holden that they should not know him" (Luke 24:16). During their walk, Jesus profoundly explains how the Old Testament Scriptures prophesied His suffering and glory. As they reach the village, Jesus's action in this verse sets the stage for His eventual revelation.

Key Themes

  • Divine Intentionality and Invitation: Jesus "made as though he would have gone further" not as a deception, but as an invitation. He respected the disciples' free will, allowing them the opportunity to invite Him to stay. This highlights God's desire for us to earnestly seek and invite His presence into our lives.
  • Veiled Presence: Even after a profound Scripture lesson, the disciples still did not recognize Jesus. His identity remained veiled until a later act, emphasizing that spiritual understanding often comes in stages and through a personal encounter.
  • Hospitality as a Catalyst for Revelation: This verse foreshadows the disciples' act of hospitality (inviting Jesus to stay), which becomes the immediate context for their eyes being opened and recognizing the Lord in the breaking of bread (Luke 24:31).

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "he made as though he would have gone further" comes from the Greek word prosepoiēto, which means "to feign," "to pretend," or "to act as if." In this context, it implies that Jesus adopted the posture or behavior of someone intending to continue their journey. It was a deliberate action designed to elicit a response from the disciples, prompting them to extend an invitation rather than imposing Himself upon them. It shows Jesus's gentle and respectful approach, allowing the disciples to initiate the next step in their deepening encounter.

Practical Application

Luke 24:28 offers several enduring lessons for believers today:

  • Inviting Christ into Our Lives: Just as Jesus waited for an invitation from the Emmaus disciples, He often waits for us to invite Him more deeply into our homes, our decisions, and our daily lives. We must actively seek His presence and companionship.
  • Recognizing Jesus in Unexpected Ways: Sometimes, Christ's presence or guidance may not be immediately obvious. This verse reminds us to be open to recognizing Him in the fellowship of believers, the teaching of the Scriptures, or through acts of kindness and hospitality, even when He seems like a stranger.
  • The Power of Hospitality: Extending genuine hospitality can create opportunities for divine encounter and revelation, transforming ordinary moments into sacred ones.

This verse beautifully illustrates Jesus's patience, His respect for human choice, and His desire for a relationship that is invited and welcomed.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Mark 6:48

    And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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