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Emmaus (Luke 24:13-31):
¥Luke 24:13 (NIV) Now that same day two of them were going to a village
called Emmaus, about seven miles
from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had
happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus
himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing
him. 17 He asked them, "What are you discussing together as you walk
along?" They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked
him, "Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have
happened there in these days?" 19 "What things?" he asked. "About Jesus of
Nazareth," they replied. "He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God
and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be
sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one
who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all
this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb
early this morning 23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they
had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions
went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did
not see." 25 He said to them, "How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to
believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Christ have to suffer these
things and then enter his glory?" 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets,
he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning
himself. 28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus acted as
if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, "Stay with
us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them.
30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and
began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him,
and he disappeared from their sight.
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