Luke 24:17

"But their eyes were kept from recognizing him."

Key Reflection

In Luke 24:17, Jesus encounters two disciples on the road to Emmaus who are discussing the recent events in Jerusalem. The phrase "their eyes were kept from recognizing him" suggests a divine intervention where Jesus is intentionally concealed so that his true identity remains hidden from their immediate perception. This act of keeping their eyes from recognizing him may be seen as a form of protection, ensuring that the disciples would need to rely on faith and further revelation before fully understanding who he truly is—ultimately leading them to recognize him in breaking bread, which aligns with Jesus' own teachings about being known through acts of service and compassion.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 17. What manner of communications, &c. What is the subject of your conversation? What is it that has so much affected your minds? They were deeply affected in the recollection of the death of Jesus; and, as became all Christians, they were conversing about him, and were sad at the overwhelming events that had come upon them. __________________________________________________________________

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