Bible Strands
Luke 24:15
And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Two disciples are walking and discussing recent events when Jesus physically approaches and joins their journey.
The words — The Greek ὁμιλεῖν (homilein) denotes active conversation, while συζητεῖν (suzētein) indicates deliberation or reasoning together.
The thread — Jesus joining travelers parallels Luke 24:36 where He stands among them, while Matthew 18:20 and John 14:18 record His promised presence with believers.
Why it lands — The text states Jesus physically approached two walking disciples before their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. It requires readers to acknowledge that divine initiative precedes human understanding.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
Cross-references
- Matthew 18:20 For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”
- Luke 24:36 While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
- John 14:18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.