Luke 24:16

"While they talked and questioned together, Jesus himself came near, and went with them."

Key Reflection

As Jesus approached the two disciples walking on the road to Emmaus, their eyes were kept from recognizing him due to the blindness of faith that often clouded their understanding during his lifetime. This moment encapsulates the surprise and shock experienced by those who knew Jesus as a mere man, unaware of his divine identity until after the resurrection, highlighting the transformative power of revelation in biblical narratives.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 16. Their eyes were holden. This expression is used merely to denote that they did not know who he was. It does not appear that there was anything supernatural or miraculous in it, or that God used any power to blind them. It may easily be accounted for without any such supposition; for, 1st. Jesus appeared in another form (Mr 16:12)--that is, different from his usual appearance. 2nd. They were not expecting to see him--indeed, they did not suppose that he was alive and it required the strongest evidence to convince them that he was really risen from the dead.

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