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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/luke/24.htm" 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> One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, &#8220Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/24.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then one of them, Cleopas, replied, “You must be the only person in Jerusalem who hasn’t heard about all the things that have happened there the last few days.” <a href="/esv/luke/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” <a href="/bsb/luke/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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?” <a href="/blb/luke/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the one named Cleopas, answering, said to Him, "Are You alone visiting Jerusalem and have not known the things having come to pass in it in these days?" <a href="/kjv/luke/24.htm">King James Bible</a> And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? <a href="/nkjv/luke/24.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the one whose name was Cleopas answered and said to Him, “Are You the only stranger in Jerusalem, and have You not known the things which happened there in these days?” <a href="/nasb_/luke/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> One of them, named Cleopas, answered and said to Him, “Are You possibly the only one living near Jerusalem who does not know about the things that happened here in these days?” <a href="/nasb/luke/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> One of them, named Cleopas, answered and said to Him, &#8220Are You the only one visiting Jerusalem and unaware of the things which have happened here in these days?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And one of them, named Cleopas, answered and said to Him, “Are You the only one visiting Jerusalem and unaware of the things which have happened here in these days?” <a href="/lsb/luke/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And one of them, named Cleopas, answered and said to Him, “Are You the only one visiting Jerusalem and unaware of the things which have happened here in these days?” <a href="/amp/luke/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> One of them, named Cleopas, answered Him, “Are you the only stranger visiting Jerusalem who is unaware of the things which have happened here in these [recent] days?” <a href="/csb/luke/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The one named Cleopas answered him, “Are you the only visitor in Jerusalem who doesn’t know the things that happened there in these days? ” <a href="/hcsb/luke/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The one named Cleopas answered Him, &#8220Are You the only visitor in Jerusalem who doesn&#8217t know the things that happened there in these days?&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> And one of them, named Cleopas, answering said unto him, Dost thou alone sojourn in Jerusalem and not know the things which are come to pass there in these days? <a href="/cev/luke/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then the one named Cleopas asked Jesus, "Are you the only person from Jerusalem who didn't know what was happening there these last few days?" <a href="/erv/luke/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> And one of them, named Cleopas, answering said unto him, Dost thou alone sojourn in Jerusalem and not know the things which are come to pass there in these days? <a href="/gwt/luke/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> One of them, Cleopas, replied, "Are you the only one in Jerusalem who doesn't know what has happened recently?" <a href="/gnt/luke/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, "Are you the only visitor in Jerusalem who doesn't know the things that have been happening there these last few days?" <a href="/isv/luke/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> The one whose name was Cleopas answered him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who doesn't know what happened there in the past few days?" <a href="/msb/luke/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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?? <a href="/net/luke/24.htm">NET Bible</a> Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who doesn't know the things that have happened there in these days?" <a href="/nheb/luke/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> One of them, named Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things which have happened there in these days?" <a href="/wbt/luke/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering, said to him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which have come to pass there in these days? <a href="/wey/luke/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered, "Are you a stranger lodging alone in Jerusalem, that you have known nothing of the things that have lately happened in the city?" <a href="/web/luke/24.htm">World English Bible</a> One of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who doesn’t know the things which have happened there in these days?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And one, whose name was Cleopas, answering, said to Him, “Are You alone visiting Jerusalem and have not known the things having come to pass in it in these days?” <a href="/blb/luke/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the one named Cleopas, answering, said to Him, "Are You alone visiting Jerusalem and have not known the things having come to pass in it in these days?" <a href="/ylt/luke/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the one, whose name was Cleopas, answering, said unto him, 'Art thou alone such a stranger in Jerusalem, that thou hast not known the things that came to pass in it in these days?' <a href="/slt/luke/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And one having answered, to whom the name Cleopas, said to him, Sojournest thou alone in Jerusalem, and knowest not the things done in it in these days?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the one of them, whose name was Cleophas, answering, said to him: Art thou only a stranger to Jerusalem, and hast not known the things that have been done there in these days? <a href="/cpdv/luke/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And one of them, whose name was Cleopas, responded by saying to him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” <a href="/nabre/luke/24.htm">New American Bible</a> One of them, named Cleopas, said to him in reply, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know of the things that have taken place there in these days?” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> One of them, named Cleopas, answered and said to him, Are you a stranger alone from Jerusalem, that you do not know what has happened in it in these days? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> One of them answered, whose name was Cleopa, and he said to him, “Are you indeed a foreigner by yourself in Jerusalem that you do not know the thing that has occurred in it in these days?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered and said to him: Are you only a stranger in Jerusalem, and have not known the things that have taken place there in these days? <a href="/godbey/luke/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And one, whose name was Cleopas, said to Him, Dost thou only sojourn at Jerusalem and not know the things which have taken place in it in these days? <a href="/haweis/luke/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then one of them, named Cleopas, answering said, Art thou the only sojourner at Jerusalem, who hath not known the singular events of those days? <a href="/mace/luke/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a> one of them, Cleopas by name, reply'd, are you such a stranger in Jerusalem as not to know what has so lately happen'd there? <a href="/wey/luke/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered, "Are you a stranger lodging alone in Jerusalem, that you have known nothing of the things that have lately happened in the city?" <a href="/worrell/luke/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And one of them, Cleopas by name, said to Him, "Art Thou only a Stranger in Jerusalem, and knowest not the things that came to pass there in these days?" <a href="/worsley/luke/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered and said to Him, Art thou only a sojourner at Jerusalem, and hast not heard of the things which have been done there within these few days? <a href="/parallel/luke/24-18.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=9589" 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">The Road to Emmaus</a> …17He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?” They stood still, with sadness on their faces. 18<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: heis (Adj-NMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">One of them,</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">named</a> <a href="/greek/2810.htm" title="2810: Kleopas (N-NMS) -- Probably contracted from Kleopatros; Cleopas, a Christian.">Cleopas,</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apokritheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">asked</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></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: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">“Are You</a> <a href="/greek/3441.htm" title="3441: monos (Adj-NMS) -- Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere.">the only</a> <a href="/greek/3939.htm" title="3939: paroikeis (V-PIA-2S) -- To sojourn, dwell in as a stranger. From para and oikeo; to dwell near, i.e. Reside as a foreigner.">visitor</a> <a href="/greek/2419.htm" title="2419: Ierousalēm (N-AFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine.">to Jerusalem</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">does not</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: egnōs (V-AIA-2S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">know</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.">the things</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomena (V-APM-ANP) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">that have 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."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">there</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/3778.htm" title="3778: tautais (DPro-DFP) -- This; he, she, it. ">recent</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmerais (N-DFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days?”</a> 19“What things?” He asked. “The events involving Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people.…<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/19-25.htm">John 19:25</a> Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene. <a href="/john/20-15.htm">John 20:15</a> “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.” <a href="/mark/16-12.htm">Mark 16:12</a> After this, Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them as they walked along in the country. <a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Matthew 28:17</a> When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted. <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="/john/21-4.htm">John 21:4</a> Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not recognize that it was Jesus. <a href="/john/14-9.htm">John 14:9</a> Jesus replied, “Philip, I have been with you all this time, and still you do not know Me? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? <a href="/john/16-19.htm">John 16:19</a> Aware that they wanted to question Him, Jesus said to them, “Are you asking one another why I said, ‘In a little while you will not see Me, and then after a little while you will see Me’? <a href="/john/11-16.htm">John 11:16</a> Then Thomas called Didymus said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, so that we may die with Him.” <a href="/john/1-45.htm">John 1:45-46</a> Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. <a href="/matthew/11-3.htm">Matthew 11:3</a> to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> 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. <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. <a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6-8</a> But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.” <a href="/daniel/9-26.htm">Daniel 9:26</a> Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said to him, Are you only a stranger in Jerusalem, and have not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?Cleopas.<a href="/john/19-25.htm">John 19:25</a> Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/18-19.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/luke/23-51.htm">City</a> <a href="/john/19-25.htm">Cleopas</a> <a href="/luke/24-13.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-2.htm">Lodging</a> <a href="/luke/21-9.htm">News</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-11.htm">Sadly</a> <a href="/luke/18-40.htm">Stopping</a> <a href="/luke/17-18.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/luke/23-29.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/11-44.htm">Unaware</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-22.htm">Visiting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/5-31.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/luke/24-49.htm">City</a> <a href="/john/19-25.htm">Cleopas</a> <a href="/luke/24-33.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/10-18.htm">Lodging</a> <a href="/john/4-51.htm">News</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Sadly</a> <a href="/acts/7-57.htm">Stopping</a> <a href="/john/10-5.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/luke/24-21.htm">Time</a> <a href="/romans/1-13.htm">Unaware</a> <a href="/acts/8-40.htm">Visiting</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>One of them, named Cleopas, Cleopas is one of the two disciples traveling to Emmaus. His name is of Greek origin, suggesting Hellenistic influence among Jews. Some traditions identify him as a relative of Jesus, possibly the brother of Joseph, Jesus' earthly father. This connection highlights the familial and communal nature of early Christian witness.asked Him, The act of asking indicates a dialogue, a common teaching method in Jewish culture. It reflects the disciples' confusion and desire for understanding, a theme prevalent in the Gospels where Jesus often clarifies misunderstandings about His mission and identity.“Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem Jerusalem, the center of Jewish worship and the site of the Temple, was bustling during Passover. The term "visitor" implies someone unfamiliar with recent events, highlighting the irony since Jesus, the subject of these events, is the one being questioned. This phrase underscores the disciples' lack of recognition and understanding of Jesus' resurrection.who does not know the things The "things" refer to Jesus' crucifixion and the reports of His resurrection. This phrase captures the widespread discussion and significance of these events among the Jewish people. It also reflects the disciples' limited perspective, not yet grasping the full scope of God's redemptive plan.that have happened there in recent days?” The "recent days" point to the immediate aftermath of Jesus' death and resurrection, a pivotal moment in salvation history. This timeframe emphasizes the urgency and importance of the resurrection narrative. The events fulfill Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, and are central to the Christian faith, marking the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/cleopas.htm">Cleopas</a> One of the two disciples traveling to Emmaus. He is the one who questions Jesus, not recognizing Him at first. His name suggests a connection to the early Christian community. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_other_disciple.htm">The Other Disciple</a> Although unnamed in this passage, this person accompanies Cleopas on the journey to Emmaus. Together, they discuss the recent events in Jerusalem. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The risen Christ who joins the two disciples on their journey, initially unrecognized by them. His presence and conversation lead to a deeper revelation of the Scriptures. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus took place. It is the focal point of the recent events that Cleopas refers to. 5. <a href="/topical/e/emmaus.htm">Emmaus</a> A village about seven miles from Jerusalem. The journey to Emmaus becomes a significant moment of revelation and understanding for the disciples.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus_in_our_journey.htm">Recognizing Jesus in Our Journey</a> Just as Cleopas and the other disciple did not initially recognize Jesus, we too can miss His presence in our daily lives. We should seek to be more aware of His guidance and presence. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_scripture.htm">The Importance of Scripture</a> Jesus used the Scriptures to reveal Himself to the disciples. This emphasizes the importance of knowing and understanding the Bible to see Christ more clearly in our lives. <a href="/topical/d/discussing_our_faith.htm">Discussing Our Faith</a> The disciples were discussing their faith and recent events. Engaging in conversations about our faith with others can lead to deeper understanding and revelation. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_times_of_confusion.htm">Hope in Times of Confusion</a> The disciples were confused and disheartened by the events in Jerusalem. Jesus' presence brought clarity and hope. In our times of confusion, we should seek Jesus for understanding and hope. <a href="/topical/h/hospitality_and_fellowship.htm">Hospitality and Fellowship</a> The disciples invited Jesus to stay with them, which led to a deeper revelation. Practicing hospitality and fellowship can open doors to spiritual insights and blessings.<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/who_was_cleopas_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Cleopas in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_occurred_on_the_emmaus_road.htm">What happened on the road to Emmaus with Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/when_did_disciples_see_jesus_in_galilee.htm">When did the disciples return to Galilee? They saw Jesus there after at least 40 days, as they were instructed to stay in Jerusalem until receiving power (Matthew 28:17, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:3-4).</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_universal_church_of_god.htm">What is the timeline of Paul's life events?</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>(18) One of them, whose name was Cleopas.--The name is to be distinguished from the Clopas of <a href="/john/19-25.htm" title="Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.">John 19:25</a>, which was probably a Graecised form of the Aramaic name of a Galilean disciple. Here the name is a Greek contraction of Cleopatros (so Antipas, from Antipatros), and so far, as connected with Cleopatra, indicates Hellenistic and probably Alexandrian antecedents. This may in part, perhaps, account for his imparting to St. Luke what had not found its way into the current oral teaching of the Hebrew Church at Jerusalem, as embodied in the narratives of St. Matthew and St. Mark.Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem?--The English is, at least, ambiguous. Better, Art thou alone a sojourner . . .?<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas. This name is a Greek contraction of Cleopatros, and points to Alexandrian antecedents. Dean Plumptre suggests that this may in part, perhaps, account for this Cleopas, not improbably a Jew of Alexandria, imparting to St. Luke what had not found its way into the current oral teaching of the Hebrew Church at Jerusalem, as embodied in the narratives of SS. Matthew and Mark. Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem? better translated, dost thou alone sojourn in Jerusalem, and not know, etc.? That is to say, "Art thou the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know about the wonderful events which have just taken place in the holy city?" <a href="/commentaries/luke/24-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>One [of them], εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. named ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. Cleopas, Κλεοπᾶς (Kleopas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2810.htm">Strong's 2810: </a> Probably contracted from Kleopatros; Cleopas, a Christian. asked ἀποκριθεὶς (apokritheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. Him, αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <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. “{Are} You Σὺ (Sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. the only μόνος (monos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3441.htm">Strong's 3441: </a> Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere. visitor παροικεῖς (paroikeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3939.htm">Strong's 3939: </a> To sojourn, dwell in as a stranger. From para and oikeo; to dwell near, i.e. Reside as a foreigner. to Jerusalem Ἰερουσαλὴμ (Ierousalēm) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2419.htm">Strong's 2419: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine. [who] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. {does} not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. know ἔγνως (egnōs) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd 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. the things 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. that have happened γενόμενα (genomena) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. [there] αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <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. 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. recent ταύταις (tautais) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. days?” ἡμέραις (hēmerais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/24-18.htm">Luke 24:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/24-18.htm">Luke 24:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/24-18.htm">Luke 24:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/24-18.htm">Luke 24:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/24-18.htm">Luke 24:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/24-18.htm">Luke 24:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/24-18.htm">Luke 24:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/24-18.htm">Luke 24:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/24-18.htm">Luke 24:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/24-18.htm">Luke 24:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/24-18.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 24:18 One of them named Cleopas answered him (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/24-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 24:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 24:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/24-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 24:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 24:19" /></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>