Luke 24:28

“And they drew nigh unto the village, etc.] Of Emmaus, before they were aware; their conversation was so very agreeable, that the way did not seem tedious, nor the time long: whither they went: where they intended to go, when they set out; this was the end of their journey; wherefore this village was not some intermediate place between Jerusalem and Emmaus: and he made as though he would have gone further; when they were come to Emmaus, and to the house where the two disciples intended to make their abode that night: whether it was a public house, or an house of one of their friends, or one of their own, it matters not; Christ stopped not, nor attempted to go in with them, but stepped a few…”

“made as though, &c.--(Compare Mar 6:48; Gen 18:3, Gen 18:5; Gen 32:24-26).”

“He made as though he would have gone further - He did not “say” he would go farther, but he kept on as if it was not his intention to stop, and doubtless he “would” have gone on if they had not constrained him to tarry. return to 'Top of Page'”

“He made as though he would go farther - Walking forward, as if he was going on; and he would have done it, had they not pressed him to stay. Luke 24:29”

“he made: That is, he was directing his steps as if to go onwards; and so he doubtless would, had he not been withheld by their friendly importunities. There is not the smallest ground for founding a charge of dissimulation against our Saviour, or affording any encouragement to dissimulation in others. Gen 19:2, Gen 32:26, Gen 42:7; Mar 6:48 Luke 24:29”