Bible Strands
Luke 24:13
That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator places two unnamed disciples on a road to Emmaus on the day of the resurrection, immediately after Peter inspects the empty tomb. This moment occurs during their walk while they discuss the recent events in Jerusalem.
The words — The Greek text emphasizes δύο (duo, “two”) and ἐξ αὐτῶν (ex autōn, “of them”), specifying a selected pair drawn from the larger group. The phrase ἐν αὐτῇ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ (en autē tē hēmera, “on that same day”) fixes the journey to the resurrection morning.
The thread — Mark 16:12 records Jesus appearing in a different form to these same two travelers during their walk, while Luke 24:18 identifies one as Cleopas and captures his question to the stranger. The narrative moves from the empty tomb to the walking pair and finally to the revelation on the road.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to observe that divine encounters are introduced through specific geography and timing before any theological meaning is applied. It demands recognition that the disciples are moving away from Jerusalem while still processing what has happened there.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.
Cross-references
- Mark 16:12 After this, Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them as they walked along in the country.
- Luke 24:18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?”