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Luke 24:15

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 24:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And it came to pass, while they communed and questioned together, that Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And it came to pass, while they communed and questioned together, that Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
Luke 24:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12But Peter arose, and ran unto the tomb; and stooping and looking in, he seeth the linen cloths by themselves; and he departed to his home, wondering at that which was come to pass.
13And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was threescore furlongs from Jerusalem.
14And they communed with each other of all these things which had happened.
15And it came to pass, while they communed and questioned together, that Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
16But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.
17And he said unto them, What communications are these that ye have one with another, as ye walk? And they stood still, looking sad.
18And 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?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And it came to pass, that while they communed together, etc.] About the above said things: and reasoned; with one another; about the truth and credibility of the late report: Jesus himself drew near: the Persic version adds, “suddenly”; he came up at once to them, as if he had been a traveller on the road, and overtook them: and went with them; joined himself in company to them, and travelled with them.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Communed together - Talked together. And reasoned - They reasoned, doubtless, about the probability or improbability that Jesus was the Messiah; about the evidence of his resurrection; about what was to be done in the present state of things. Jesus himself drew near ... - The disciples were properly employed. Their minds were anxious about the state of things, and they endeavored to arrive at the truth. In this state of things Jesus came to solve their doubts, and to establish them in the belief that he was the Christ; and we may learn from this that Christ will guide those who are sincerely endeavoring to know the truth. They who candidly and seriously endeavor to ascertain what is true and…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Jesus: Luk 24:36; Mat 18:20; Joh 14:18, Joh 14:19 Luke 24:16”
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