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They drew near to the village, where they were going, and he acted like he would go further.

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Christ Waits for an Invitation

Commentators explain that Jesus's gesture of walking on was a test of the disciples' desire. Scholars like Spurgeon and Ellicott note that Christ does not force His presence on anyone. He waits to be earnestly invited. This verse serves as a powerful reminder that we must actively seek and "constrain" Christ to remain with us, for if we are content to let Him go, He will.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Luke 24:28

18th Century

Theologian

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, a…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 24:28

Made as though (προσεποιησατο). First aorist active middle (Some MSS. have προσεποιειτο imperfect) indicative of προσποιεω, old ve…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Luke 24:28

19th Century

Bishop

He made as though he would have gone further.—This was, it is obvious, the crucial test of the effect of the Lord’s previ…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 24:26–28

19th Century

Preacher

And to enter into his glory and beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the Scriptures the things concerning him…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 24:28

The invitation for Jesus to stay with the two follows the ancient custom of hospitality. As the afternoon drew on and suppertime approached, the st…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Luke 24:28

16th Century

Theologian

And they drew near to the village. There is no reason for supposing, as some commentators have done, that this was a different place from …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 24:28

17th Century

Pastor

And they drew near the village Of Emmaus, before they were aware; their conversation was so very agreeable, that the way …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 24:28–35

17th Century

Minister

If we want Christ to dwell with us, we must be earnest with Him. Those who have experienced the pleasure and profit of communion with Him cannot he…