KJV ORIGINAL
And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
As they got close to the village where they were headed, Jesus acted like he was going to keep walking past it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the most important moments happen when we invite someone to stay a little longer.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Luke 24, this verse takes place shortly after Jesus' resurrection, as two disciples are walking to the village of Emmaus and discussing the recent events of his crucifixion and the empty tomb. Jesus joins them on the road but remains unrecognized, engaging them in conversation about the Scriptures. As they near the village, he pretends to continue on his way, which serves to draw out their invitation for him to stay.
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