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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/24.htm">New International Version</a> Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread. <a href="/nlt/luke/24.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the two from Emmaus told their story of how Jesus had appeared to them as they were walking along the road, and how they had recognized him as he was breaking the bread. <a href="/esv/luke/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/bsb/luke/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the two told what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/blb/luke/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they began relating the things on the road, and how He was known to them in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/kjv/luke/24.htm">King James Bible</a> And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. <a href="/nkjv/luke/24.htm">New King James Version</a> And they told about the things that had happened on the road, and how He was known to them in the breaking of bread. <a href="/nasb_/luke/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> They began to relate their experiences on the road, and how He was recognized by them at the breaking of the bread. <a href="/nasb/luke/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> They began to relate their experiences on the road and how He was recognized by them in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/nasb77/luke/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they began to relate their experiences on the road and how He was recognized by them in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/lsb/luke/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they were relating their experiences on the road and how He was recognized by them in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/amp/luke/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They began describing in detail what had happened on the road, and how Jesus was recognized by them when He broke the bread. <a href="/csb/luke/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they began to describe what had happened on the road and how he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/hcsb/luke/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they began to describe what had happened on the road and how He was made known to them in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/asv/luke/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they rehearsed the things that happened in the way, and how he was known of them in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/cev/luke/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then the disciples from Emmaus told what happened on the road and how they knew he was the Lord when he broke the bread. <a href="/erv/luke/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they rehearsed the things that happened in the way, and how he was known of them in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/gwt/luke/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the two disciples told what had happened on the road and how they had recognized Jesus when he broke the bread. <a href="/gnt/luke/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> The two then explained to them what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized the Lord when he broke the bread. <a href="/isv/luke/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the two men began to tell what had happened on the road and how they had recognized him when he broke the bread in pieces. <a href="/msb/luke/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the two told what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/net/luke/24.htm">NET Bible</a> Then they told what had happened on the road, and how they recognized him when he broke the bread. <a href="/nheb/luke/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They related the things that happened along the way, and how he was recognized by them in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/wbt/luke/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known to them in breaking of bread. <a href="/wey/luke/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then they related what had happened on the way, and how He had been recognized by them in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/web/luke/24.htm">World English Bible</a> They related the things that happened along the way, and how he was recognized by them in the breaking of the bread. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they were expounding the things in the way, and how He was made known to them in the breaking of the bread, <a href="/blb/luke/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they began relating the things on the road, and how He was known to them in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/ylt/luke/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they were telling the things in the way, and how he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread, <a href="/slt/luke/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they recounted the things in the way, and how he was known to them in the breaking of bread.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they told what things were done in the way; and how they knew him in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/cpdv/luke/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they explained the things that were done on the way, and how they had recognized him at the breaking of the bread. <a href="/nabre/luke/24.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they also reported those things that happened on the road, and how they knew him as he broke the bread. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> They also related those things that had occurred on the road and how he was known to them when he broke the bread.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they told what had taken place on the way, and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And they expounded those things on the way, and bow He was made known to them in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/haweis/luke/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then these recounted what had passed on the road, and how he was known to them by the breaking of the bread.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Thereupon the two disciples related what had hapned on the road, and how they first discover'd who Jesus was at his breaking of bread. <a href="/wey/luke/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then they related what had happened on the way, and how He had been recognized by them in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/worrell/luke/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they were narrating the things that transpired in the way, and how He was made known to them in the breaking of the bread. <a href="/worsley/luke/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then these also related what had happened by the way, and how He became known to them in breaking of bread. <a href="/parallel/luke/24-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=9731" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/24.htm">Jesus Opens the Scriptures</a> …34and saying, “The Lord has indeed risen and has appeared to Simon!” 35<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autoi (PPro-NM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">the two</a> <a href="/greek/1834.htm" title="1834: exēgounto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- To lead, show the way; met: I unfold, narrate, declare. From ek and hegeomai; to consider out, i.e. Rehearse, unfold.">told</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what had happened</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3598.htm" title="3598: hodō (N-DFS) -- A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.">road,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">how</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">they</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: egnōsthē (V-AIP-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">had recognized Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2800.htm" title="2800: klasei (N-DFS) -- A breaking. From klao; fracture.">breaking</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/740.htm" title="740: artou (N-GMS) -- Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf.">bread.</a> 36While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/20-19.htm">John 20:19-20</a> It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. / After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. <a href="/john/21-1.htm">John 21:1-14</a> Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way: / Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. / Simon Peter told them, “I am going fishing.” “We will go with you,” they said. So they went out and got into the boat, but caught nothing that night. ... <a href="/mark/16-12.htm">Mark 16:12-13</a> 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. <a href="/acts/1-3.htm">Acts 1:3</a> After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-5.htm">1 Corinthians 15:5</a> and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve. <a href="/matthew/28-16.htm">Matthew 28:16-17</a> Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated. / When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted. <a href="/john/20-26.htm">John 20:26-29</a> Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” / Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.” / Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!” ... <a href="/acts/10-40.htm">Acts 10:40-41</a> God raised Him up on the third day and caused Him to be seen— / not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. <a href="/1_john/1-1.htm">1 John 1:1-3</a> That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life. / And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us. / We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. <a href="/john/20-30.htm">John 20:30-31</a> Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book. / But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. <a href="/matthew/18-20.htm">Matthew 18:20</a> For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.” <a href="/acts/13-31.htm">Acts 13:31</a> and for many days He was seen by those who had accompanied Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now His witnesses to our people. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-7.htm">1 Corinthians 15:7</a> Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles. <a href="/john/14-21.htm">John 14:21</a> Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.” <a href="/john/16-22.htm">John 16:22</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.<a href="/mark/16-12.htm">Mark 16:12,13</a> After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/24-9.htm">Account</a> <a href="/luke/24-30.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/luke/24-30.htm">Breaking</a> <a href="/luke/24-30.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-9.htm">Experiences</a> <a href="/luke/24-28.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/24-31.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-31.htm">Rehearsed</a> <a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Relate</a> <a href="/luke/24-10.htm">Related</a> <a href="/luke/24-32.htm">Road</a> <a href="/luke/24-10.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/luke/24-32.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/1-22.htm">Account</a> <a href="/john/6-5.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/john/19-33.htm">Breaking</a> <a href="/john/5-18.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-10.htm">Experiences</a> <a href="/luke/24-36.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/3-10.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/acts/10-8.htm">Rehearsed</a> <a href="/acts/8-33.htm">Relate</a> <a href="/john/12-17.htm">Related</a> <a href="/john/4-4.htm">Road</a> <a href="/luke/24-36.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/john/1-17.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 24</div>1. <a href="/luke/24-1.htm">Jesus' resurrection is declared by two angels to the women who come to the tomb.</a> 9. <a href="/luke/24-9.htm">They report it to others.</a> 13. <a href="/luke/24-13.htm">Jesus himself appears to the two disciples that went to Emmaus;</a> 36. <a href="/luke/24-36.htm">afterwards he appears to the apostles, and reproves their unbelief;</a> 47. <a href="/luke/24-47.htm">gives them a charge;</a> 49. <a href="/luke/24-49.htm">promises the Holy Spirit;</a> 50. <a href="/luke/24-50.htm">and so ascends into heaven.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the two told what had happened on the road This phrase refers to the two disciples who encountered Jesus on the road to Emmaus. The road to Emmaus is significant as it represents a journey of revelation and understanding. The disciples' experience on this road is a fulfillment of Jesus' promise that He would rise again and appear to His followers. The act of sharing their experience highlights the importance of testimony in the early Christian community. This event occurs after the resurrection, emphasizing the reality of Jesus' victory over death. The road itself symbolizes the journey of faith and the unfolding of divine truth.and how they had recognized Jesus Recognition of Jesus is a central theme in the resurrection narratives. Initially, the disciples did not recognize Him, which can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual blindness or lack of understanding. The moment of recognition is significant as it marks a turning point in their faith journey. This recognition is not just physical but spiritual, as their eyes are opened to the truth of Jesus' identity and mission. This echoes other biblical instances where God opens the eyes of individuals to see spiritual realities, such as Elisha's servant in <a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">2 Kings 6:17</a>.in the breaking of the bread The breaking of the bread is a profound moment that recalls the Last Supper, where Jesus instituted the Eucharist. This act is not merely a meal but a sacramental moment that reveals Jesus' presence. In Jewish culture, breaking bread was a common practice, but here it takes on a deeper meaning as a sign of fellowship and divine revelation. This moment prefigures the Christian practice of Communion, where believers recognize Jesus' presence in the breaking of the bread. It also connects to the feeding of the 5,000, where Jesus broke bread and revealed His divine provision. The act of breaking bread becomes a type of Christ's body, broken for humanity's salvation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_two_disciples.htm">The Two Disciples</a> These are the disciples who were on the road to Emmaus. They encountered the risen Jesus but did not recognize Him until He broke bread with them. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_road_to_emmaus.htm">The Road to Emmaus</a> This is the journey the two disciples were on when they met Jesus. Emmaus is a village about seven miles from Jerusalem. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the passage, who reveals Himself to the disciples through the breaking of bread, symbolizing His resurrection and the fulfillment of His promises. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_breaking_of_the_bread.htm">The Breaking of the Bread</a> A significant event where Jesus is recognized by the disciples. This act is reminiscent of the Last Supper and symbolizes fellowship and revelation. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the disciples returned to share their encounter with the other apostles, emphasizing the importance of community and testimony.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_jesus.htm">Recognition of Jesus</a> Just as the disciples recognized Jesus in the breaking of bread, we are called to recognize His presence in our daily lives and in the sacraments. <a href="/topical/i/importance_of_fellowship.htm">Importance of Fellowship</a> The disciples' experience underscores the importance of Christian fellowship and sharing testimonies of faith to strengthen and encourage one another. <a href="/topical/s/scriptural_fulfillment.htm">Scriptural Fulfillment</a> Jesus' actions fulfilled the Scriptures, reminding us to seek understanding and revelation through the Word of God. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_and_testimony.htm">Witnessing and Testimony</a> The disciples immediately shared their encounter with others, teaching us the importance of witnessing and sharing our faith experiences. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_nourishment.htm">Spiritual Nourishment</a> The breaking of bread symbolizes spiritual nourishment, encouraging us to seek sustenance in Christ through prayer, study, and communion.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 24</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_walk_to_emmaus_for.htm">What is the purpose of the Walk to Emmaus?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_appear_to_12_or_11_disciples.htm">How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?</a> <a href="/q/where_did_jesus_first_appear.htm">Where did Jesus first appear to the disciples? (Matthew 28:16-17 vs. Luke 24:33-36)</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_jesus'_resurrection.htm">What evidence supports Jesus' resurrection?</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>(35) He was known of them in breaking of bread.--The use by St. Luke of a term which, when he wrote, had already acquired a definite secondary meaning, as applied to "breaking bread "in the Supper of the Lord (<a href="/acts/2-42.htm" title="And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.">Acts 2:42</a>; <a href="/acts/2-46.htm" title="And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,">Acts 2:46</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/10-16.htm" title="The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?">1Corinthians 10:16</a>), is every way significant. He meant men to connect the recognition at Emmaus with their daily or weekly communion in the Body and Blood of Christ.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 35. - And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. The two travellers now relate to the eleven their wondrous story. The words used by Cleopas and his friend in their narration, ἐν τῇ κλάσει τοῦ ἄρτου, which should be rendered," in the breaking of the bread," are significant. It is an expression which, at the time when St. Luke wrote his Gospel, had acquired a definite meaning in the language of the Christian Church, and was applied to breaking bread in the "Supper of the Lord" (see <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42, 46</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/10-16.htm">1 Corinthians 10:16</a>). While they were speaking together, the personal appearance of the Lord was vouchsafed to them; for, of a sudden, he stood in the midst and spoke to them! <a href="/commentaries/luke/24-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the two] αὐτοὶ (autoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. told ἐξηγοῦντο (exēgounto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1834.htm">Strong's 1834: </a> To lead, show the way; met: I unfold, narrate, declare. From ek and hegeomai; to consider out, i.e. Rehearse, unfold. what had happened τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. on ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. road, ὁδῷ (hodō) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3598.htm">Strong's 3598: </a> A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. how ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. they αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. had recognized [Jesus] ἐγνώσθη (egnōsthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. breaking κλάσει (klasei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2800.htm">Strong's 2800: </a> A breaking. From klao; fracture. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. bread. ἄρτου (artou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_740.htm">Strong's 740: </a> Bread, a loaf, food. 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