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And they stood still, looking sad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he said unto them, What manner of communications <i>are</i> these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And He said to them, “What kind of conversation <i>is</i> this that you have with one another as you walk and are sad?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He said to them, “What are these words that you are exchanging with one another as you are walking?” And they came to a stop, looking sad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And He said to them, &#8220What are these words that you are exchanging with one another as you are walking?&#8221 And they stood still, looking sad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He said to them, “What are these words that you are exchanging with one another as you are walking?” And they stood still, looking sad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And He said to them, “What are these words that you are discussing with one another as you are walking?” And they stood still, looking sad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Jesus asked them, “What are you discussing with one another as you walk along?” And they stood still, looking brokenhearted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he asked them, “What is this dispute that you’re having with each other as you are walking? ” And they stopped walking and looked discouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then He asked them, &#8220What is this dispute that you&#8217re having with each other as you are walking?&#8221 And they stopped walking and looked discouraged. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said unto them, What communications are these that ye have one with another, as ye walk? And they stood still, looking sad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jesus asked them, "What were you talking about as you walked along?" The two of them stood there looking sad and gloomy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said unto them, What communications are these that ye have one with another, as ye walk? And they stood still, looking sad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He asked them, "What are you discussing?" They stopped and looked very sad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, "What are you talking about to each other, as you walk along?" They stood still, with sad faces. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He asked them, "What are you discussing with each other as you're walking along?" They stood still and looked gloomy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He asked them, ?What are you discussing so intently as you walk along with sadness on your faces??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then he said to them, "What are these matters you are discussing so intently as you walk along?" And they stood still, looking sad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And he said to them, "What are these words that you are exchanging with each other as you walk?" And they stood still, looking sad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he said to them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"What is the subject," He asked them, "on which you are talking so earnestly, as you walk?" And they stood still, looking full of sorrow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He said to them, “What are you talking about as you walk, and are sad?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and He said to them, “What [are] these words that you exchange with one another, walking, and you are sad?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He said to them, "What <i>are</i> these words that you exchange with one another, walking?" And they stood still, looking sad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he said unto them, 'What are these words that ye exchange with one another, walking, and ye are sad?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he said to them, What words these which, walking about, ye discuss with one another, and are of gloomy aspect?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he said to them: What are these discourses that you hold one with another as you walk, and are sad? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said to them, “What are these words, which you are discussing with one another, as you walk and are sad?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He asked them, “What are you discussing as you walk along?” They stopped, looking downcast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said to them, “What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he said to them, What are these words that you are discussing with each other, as you walk, and are sad?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he said to them, “What are these matters of which you speak, one with another, as you are walking and are gloomy?”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he said to them: What matters are these which you are discussing with one another as you walk and are sad?<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And He said to them, <FR>What speeches are these which you are interchanging to one another, walking along?<Fr> And they stood still, looking sad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And he said unto them, What are these discourses that ye interchange among you, as ye are walking, and bear such a face of dejection?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and he said to them, what is the subject of your debate in the way, and why do you look so sad?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"What is the subject," He asked them, "on which you are talking so earnestly, as you walk?" And they stood still, looking full of sorrow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And He said to them, <FR>"What words are these which ye are exchanging one with another, <i>as ye</i> walk?"<Fr> And they stood still, with sad faces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And He said unto them, <FR>What subjects <Fr><i>are</i><FR> these, which ye are discoursing of to one another as ye walk, and <Fr><i>why</i><FR> are <Fr><i>ye</i><FR> sorrowful?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/24-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=9580" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/24.htm">The Road to Emmaus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He asked</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Tines (IPro-NMP) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“What</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtoi (DPro-NMP) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logoi (N-NMP) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hous (RelPro-AMP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/474.htm" title="474: antiballete (V-PIA-2P) -- To throw at in opposition, exchange (words) with, perhaps: I compare. From anti and ballo; to bandy.">are you discussing so intently</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/240.htm" title="240: allēlous (RecPro-AMP) -- One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another."></a> <a href="/greek/4043.htm" title="4043: peripatountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.">as you walk along?” </a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: estathēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">They stood still,</a> <a href="/greek/4659.htm" title="4659: skythrōpoi (Adj-NMP) -- From skuthros and a derivative of optanomai; angry-visaged, i.e. Gloomy or affecting a mournful appearance.">with sadness on their faces.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">18</span>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?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-15.htm">John 20:15</a></span><br />“Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?” Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/16-12.htm">Mark 16:12-13</a></span><br />After this, Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them as they walked along in the country. / And they went back and reported it to the rest, but they did not believe them either.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-13.htm">Matthew 16:13-15</a></span><br />When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He questioned His disciples: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” / They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” / “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-1.htm">John 14:1</a></span><br />“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-6.htm">John 16:6</a></span><br />Instead, your hearts are filled with sorrow because I have told you these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-20.htm">John 16:20-22</a></span><br />Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. / A woman has pain in childbirth because her time has come; but when she brings forth her child, she forgets her anguish because of her joy that a child has been born into the world. / So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/21-17.htm">John 21:17</a></span><br />Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-6.htm">Acts 1:6-7</a></span><br />So when they came together, they asked Him, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” / Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-14.htm">Acts 26:14</a></span><br />We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9-10</a></span><br />that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. / For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a></span><br />He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/42-5.htm">Psalm 42:5</a></span><br />Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/43-5.htm">Psalm 43:5</a></span><br />Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/77-3.htm">Psalm 77:3</a></span><br />I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/116-3.htm">Psalm 116:3</a></span><br />The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he said to them, What manner of communications are these that you have one to another, as you walk, and are sad?</p><p class="hdg">and are.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/9-4.htm">Ezekiel 9:4-6</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/16-6.htm">John 16:6,20-22</a></b></br> But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">Communications</a> <a href="/luke/24-15.htm">Conversation</a> <a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Discourses</a> <a href="/luke/24-15.htm">Discussing</a> <a href="/luke/22-56.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Exchange</a> <a href="/ruth/4-7.htm">Exchanging</a> <a href="/luke/24-5.htm">Faces</a> <a href="/luke/24-12.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/22-63.htm">Holding</a> <a href="/luke/22-36.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/luke/18-24.htm">Sad</a> <a href="/luke/22-45.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/luke/24-5.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/luke/10-20.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/luke/24-15.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/luke/24-15.htm">Together</a> <a href="/luke/20-46.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/luke/24-13.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/luke/24-11.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">Communications</a> <a href="/john/1-28.htm">Conversation</a> <a href="/john/7-40.htm">Discourses</a> <a href="/mark/9-10.htm">Discussing</a> <a href="/acts/3-12.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/acts/5-4.htm">Exchange</a> <a href="/john/2-14.htm">Exchanging</a> <a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Faces</a> <a href="/luke/24-37.htm">Full</a> <a href="/john/2-6.htm">Holding</a> <a href="/john/2-6.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/acts/20-38.htm">Sad</a> <a href="/john/16-6.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/luke/24-36.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/john/3-36.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/luke/24-32.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/luke/24-33.htm">Together</a> <a href="/john/5-8.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/john/1-36.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/luke/24-19.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/24-1.htm">Jesus' resurrection is declared by two angels to the women who come to the tomb.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/24-9.htm">They report it to others.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/24-13.htm">Jesus himself appears to the two disciples that went to Emmaus;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/24-36.htm">afterwards he appears to the apostles, and reproves their unbelief;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/24-47.htm">gives them a charge;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/24-49.htm">promises the Holy Spirit;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/24-50.htm">and so ascends into heaven.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It reflects His role as a teacher and a shepherd who engages with His disciples. In the context of the resurrection, it underscores His desire to reveal truth and provide comfort. This interaction is reminiscent of God's inquiries in the Old Testament, such as when God asked Adam, "Where are you?" (<a href="/genesis/3-9.htm">Genesis 3:9</a>), inviting reflection and dialogue.<p><b>“What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?”</b><br>This question serves to draw out the disciples' thoughts and emotions, allowing them to express their confusion and grief. It is a teaching moment, as Jesus often used questions to lead His followers to deeper understanding. The disciples' journey to Emmaus symbolizes the journey of faith, where believers grapple with understanding God's plan. The intensity of their discussion indicates the profound impact of recent events, namely Jesus' crucifixion and the reports of His resurrection. This moment parallels other scriptural instances where God engages with His people during pivotal moments, such as the road to Damascus (<a href="/acts/9-3.htm">Acts 9:3-6</a>).<p><b>They stood still,</b><br>Their pause signifies a moment of reflection and the weight of their emotions. It indicates the gravity of the situation and their struggle to comprehend the events that have transpired. This stillness can be seen as a metaphor for the pause in understanding that often accompanies moments of crisis or revelation in the believer's life.<p><b>with sadness on their faces.</b><br>The disciples' sadness reflects their lack of understanding of the resurrection and the fulfillment of prophecy. It highlights the human tendency to focus on immediate circumstances rather than the broader divine plan. This moment of sorrow is contrasted with the joy that comes from recognizing the risen Christ, as seen later in the chapter. Their sadness also fulfills the prophecy of the suffering Messiah, as foretold in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, and sets the stage for the revelation of Jesus' victory over death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The resurrected Christ who appears to the disciples on the road to Emmaus, engaging them in conversation to reveal Himself and the fulfillment of Scripture.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/cleopas_and_the_other_disciple.htm">Cleopas and the Other Disciple</a></b><br>Two followers of Jesus who are traveling to Emmaus, discussing the recent events of Jesus' crucifixion and the reports of His resurrection.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_road_to_emmaus.htm">The Road to Emmaus</a></b><br>A significant journey where Jesus reveals Himself to His disciples, symbolizing the journey from doubt to faith.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city from which the disciples are departing, representing the center of Jewish faith and the location of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_resurrection.htm">The Resurrection</a></b><br>The pivotal event that the disciples are struggling to understand, which is central to Christian faith and hope.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_through_scripture.htm">Understanding Through Scripture</a></b><br>Jesus uses Scripture to reveal Himself. We should immerse ourselves in the Bible to understand God's plan and recognize Jesus in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus_in_our_journey.htm">Recognizing Jesus in Our Journey</a></b><br>Like the disciples, we may not always recognize Jesus walking with us. We should be open to His presence and guidance in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dealing_with_doubt_and_sadness.htm">Dealing with Doubt and Sadness</a></b><br>The disciples' sadness reflects their misunderstanding. We should bring our doubts and emotions to Jesus, allowing Him to transform them with truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a></b><br>The disciples were discussing together, showing the value of community in processing faith and understanding God's work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_the_resurrection.htm">Hope in the Resurrection</a></b><br>The resurrection is central to our faith, providing hope and assurance of God's victory over sin and death.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_occurred_on_the_emmaus_road.htm">What happened on the road to Emmaus with Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_cleopas_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Cleopas in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_parents_handle_teen_issues.htm">How can parents effectively navigate their teenager's challenges?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_didn't_disciples_recognize_jesus.htm">If Jesus was physically resurrected, why did His disciples sometimes fail to recognize Him (Luke 24:15-16, John 20:14)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">What manner of communications . . .?</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">What are these words that ye bandy to and fro with one another?</span><p><span class= "bld">And are sad.</span>--The adjective is the same as that used of the hypocrites in <a href="/matthew/6-16.htm" title="Moreover when you fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear to men to fast. Truly I say to you, They have their reward.">Matthew 6:16</a>. The better MSS. make the question stop at "as ye walk," and then add, "And they stood sad in countenance." Over and above the authority for this reading, it has unquestionably the merit of greater dramatic vividness.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?</span> The older authorities make the question stop at "as ye walk," and then add, "and they stood still, looking sad." This change is, of course, of no great importance, but it considerably adds to the vividness of the picture. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/24-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">He asked</span><br /><span class="grk">Εἶπεν</span> <span class="translit">(Eipen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτούς</span> <span class="translit">(autous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“What</span><br /><span class="grk">Τίνες</span> <span class="translit">(Tines)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are you discussing so intently</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀντιβάλλετε</span> <span class="translit">(antiballete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_474.htm">Strong's 474: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw at in opposition, exchange (words) with, perhaps: I compare. From anti and ballo; to bandy.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as you walk along?”</span><br /><span class="grk">περιπατοῦντες</span> <span class="translit">(peripatountes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> </span><span class="str2">From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">They stood still,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστάθησαν</span> <span class="translit">(estathēsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with sadness on their faces.</span><br /><span class="grk">σκυθρωποί</span> <span class="translit">(skythrōpoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4659.htm">Strong's 4659: </a> </span><span class="str2">From skuthros and a derivative of optanomai; angry-visaged, i.e. Gloomy or affecting a mournful appearance.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/24-17.htm">Luke 24:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/24-17.htm">Luke 24:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/24-17.htm">Luke 24:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/24-17.htm">Luke 24:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/24-17.htm">Luke 24:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/24-17.htm">Luke 24:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/24-17.htm">Luke 24:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/24-17.htm">Luke 24:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/24-17.htm">Luke 24:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/24-17.htm">Luke 24:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/24-17.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 24:17 He said to them What are you (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/24-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 24:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 24:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/24-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 24:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 24:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>