Luke 24 · Verse 28

Luke 24:28

And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
Luke 24:28, King James Version

Luke 24:28 in other translations

BSBAs they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther.
WEBThey came near to the village where they were going, and he acted like he would go further.
ASVAnd they drew nigh unto the village, whither they were going: and he made as though he would go further.
YLTAnd they came nigh to the village whither they were going, and he made an appearance of going on further,
DARBYAnd they drew near to the village where they were going, and he made as though he would go farther.
BBEAnd they came near the town to which they were going, and he seemed as if he was going on;
WebsterAnd they drew nigh to the village whither they were going: and he made as though he would go further.

What does Luke 24:28 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 24:28-31
28-31. made as though, &c.--(Compare Mr 6:48; Ge 18:3, 5; 32:24-26).

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 28. 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.

(w) "and he made as though" Gen 32:26, Mk 6:48

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 28 He made as though he would have gone farther - That is, he was going on, as though he intended to go farther; and so he doubtless would had they not earnestly pressed him to lodge with them. His preaching had made a deep impression upon their hearts, Luk 24:32, and now they feel it their greatest privilege to entertain the preacher. This is a constant effect of the doctrine of Christ: wherever it is felt, the Author of it, the ever-blessed Jesus, is earnestly entreated to dwell in the heart; and he who preaches it, is amply provided with the necessaries of life by those who have received his testimony.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Luke 24:28-35
If we would have Christ dwell with us, we must be earnest with him. Those that have experienced the pleasure and profit of communion with him, cannot but desire more of his company. He took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. This he did with his usual authority and affection, with the same manner, perhaps with the same words. He here teaches us to crave a blessing on every meal. See how Christ by his Spirit and grace makes himself known to the souls of his people. He opens the Scriptures to them. He meets them at his table, in the ordinance of the Lord's supper; is known to them in breaking of bread. But the work is completed by the opening of the eyes of their mind; yet it is but short views we have of Christ in this world, but when we enter heaven, we shall see him for ever. They had found the preaching powerful, even when they knew not the preacher. Those Scriptures which speak of Christ, will warm the hearts of his true disciples. That is likely to do most good, which affects us with the love of Jesus in dying for us. It is the duty of those to whom he has shown himself, to let others know what he has done for their souls. It is of great use for the disciples of Christ to compare their experiences, and tell them to each other.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Luke 24:28 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

καὶkaiAndG2532
ἤγγισανēngisanthey drew nearG1448
εἰςeistoG1519
τὴνtēntheG3588
κώμηνkōmēnvillageG2968
οὗhouwhereG3757
ἐπορεύοντο,eporeuontothey were going,G4198
καὶkaiandG2532
αὐτὸςautosHe himselfG846
προσεποιήσατοprosepoiēsatoappearedG4364
πορρώτερονporrōteronfartherG4206
πορεύεσθαι.poreuesthaito be going.G4198

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Luke 24:28

  • Mark 6:48

    And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.

  • Genesis 19:2

    And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant’s house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.

  • Genesis 42:7

    And Joseph saw his brethren, and he knew them, but made himself strange unto them, and spake roughly unto them; and he said unto them, Whence come ye? And they said, From the land of Canaan to buy food.

  • Genesis 32:26

    And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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.
Ge 19:2; 32:26; 42:7; Mr 6:48

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Context

  • Luke 24:27

    And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

  • Luke 24:28

    And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.

  • Luke 24:29

    But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.

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Luke 24:28 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y llegaron á la aldea á donde iban: y él hizo como que iba más lejos.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et ils approchèrent du village où ils allaient; et lui, il fit comme s’il allait plus loin.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und sie nahten dem Dorfe, wohin sie gingen; und er stellte sich, als wolle er weitergehen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Et appropinquaverunt castello quo ibant: et ipse se finxit longius ire.