Bible Strands
Luke 24:35
Then the two told what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The two Emmaus disciples report to the gathered apostles in Jerusalem, recounting their recent journey after the resurrection. Their account occurs while Jesus is already present in the room, rather than beginning at the moment of His appearance.
The words — The verb ἐξηγοῦντο (exēgounto) literally means "were relating" or "were explaining," indicating a detailed recounting of events. The phrase ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ (en tē hōdō) specifies that this revelation occurred during their journey before the meal.
The thread — This pattern of recognizing the risen Christ through shared meals and scriptural explanation echoes the earlier appearance in Luke 24:30 and anticipates the early church’s practice in Acts 2:42. Mark 16:12 similarly notes an appearance to two travelers, confirming the witness of the Emmaus road.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to acknowledge that resurrection truth is communicated through communal witness and concrete encounters, not isolated visions. It asks the reader to verify claims against the consistent pattern of apostolic testimony and shared practice.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.
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 24:30 While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them.
- Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.