Luke 24:29 kjv
But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
Luke 24:29 nkjv
But they constrained Him, saying, "Abide with us, for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent." And He went in to stay with them.
Luke 24:29 niv
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.
Luke 24:29 esv
but they urged him strongly, saying, "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent." So he went in to stay with them.
Luke 24:29 nlt
but they begged him, "Stay the night with us, since it is getting late." So he went home with them.
Luke 24 29 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 24:28 | He acted as if he were going further. | Foreshadows His eventual departure from Emmaus. |
| Genesis 19:1 | The two angels came to Sodom in the evening. | Arrival of divine visitors in the evening. |
| Exodus 12:22 | Take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the blood in the basin... | Activities often associated with evening observance. |
| Ruth 1:17 | May the LORD do so to me and more also if anything but death parts me from you. | Commitment expressed as day ends. |
| 1 Samuel 28:8 | Saul disguised himself and put on other clothes... | Actions taken as evening approaches. |
| 2 Samuel 19:11 | King David urges his elders to bring him back. | Plea for someone to stay. |
| Nehemiah 8:3 | Ezra read from the book of the law from morning till midday. | Dedication of time, extending towards midday/evening. |
| Psalms 4:8 | In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. | Trust in God as day ends. |
| Psalms 55:17 | As for me, I will call upon God, and the LORD will save me. | Calling on God, especially during difficult times. |
| Psalms 91:1 | He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. | Dwelling with God, a continuous theme. |
| Psalms 119:105 | Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. | Light as guidance, contrasting with encroaching darkness. |
| Song of Solomon 3:1 | By night on my bed I sought him whom my soul loves... | Searching for the beloved at night. |
| Isaiah 58:10 | If you extend your soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light shall dawn in the darkness... | Light in darkness theme. |
| Lamentations 1:2 | She weeps bitterly in the night, with her tears on her cheeks. | Weeping in the night, associated with sorrow. |
| John 11:9 | Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours in the day?" | Time and its division. |
| John 11:10 | If one walks in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him.” | Dangers of walking in darkness without light. |
| John 12:46 | I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness. | Jesus as the light dispelling darkness. |
| Acts 16:25 | Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken... | Praying at midnight, invoking divine intervention. |
| Acts 20:7 | And on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread... | Gathering in the evening for fellowship/communion. |
| Romans 13:12 | The night is far gone; the day is near. | Emphasis on the advancing hour of spiritual reality. |
| Ephesians 5:8 | For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. | Transition from darkness to light. |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:5 | You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. | Identity as children of light. |
| 1 Peter 2:9 | But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people... | New identity in Christ. |
| Revelation 21:23 | The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. | Eternal light in God's presence. |
Luke 24 verses
Luke 24 29 Meaning
The villagers invite Jesus to stay with them, urging Him to remain because the day is far spent and evening has arrived, signaling the end of the day's light.
Luke 24 29 Context
The verse occurs immediately after Jesus, disguised, has been walking with two disciples to Emmaus. They are unaware of His identity. The disciples invite Him to stay as evening is falling. This follows the events of the crucifixion and resurrection, a period of significant grief and confusion for Jesus' followers. The disciples' invitation stems from hospitality and a desire for companionship as darkness approaches. The extended time with Jesus on the road and the urgency to have Him stay highlights their growing attachment and the uncanny experience of His presence.
Luke 24 29 Word analysis
"And they urged him":
- Implies persistent and earnest request.
- Greek: parabiazomai (παραβιάζομαι).
- Suggests pressure or pressing upon someone.
- "They" refers to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.
"saying,":
- Introduces their spoken words.
"Abide with us,":
- A direct and humble request for company and shelter.
- Greek: meno menō (μένω).
- Means to remain, to stay, to dwell.
- Echoes John 15:4-7, where believers are called to abide in Christ and He in them.
"for,":
- Provides the reason for their plea.
"the day is far spent,":
- Indicates the advanced hour, the end of daylight.
- Greek: klino (κλίνω) in paraklinō (παρακλίνω) or kliso (κλίσω) in parakliso (παρακλῖσαι) referring to leaning or declining.
- Conveys the sense of the sun's descent.
- Reflects the limited time remaining for travel or activity before nightfall.
"and it is late":
- Reinforces the preceding phrase, emphasizing the late hour.
- Greek: ēdē (ἤδη) meaning "already," or opsiázeis (ὀψιάζεις) meaning "you are making it late," but more commonly translated as a statement of time.
- Literally "already it is late."
"indeed,":
- Adds emphasis and confirms the statement.
Luke 24 29 Bonus Section
The insistence of the disciples to have Jesus stay can be seen as a foreshadowing of their later desire for Him to remain present in the Church. The phrase "for the day is far spent" also has spiritual implications, representing not just the physical end of the day but potentially the turning point of a spiritual journey or even the approaching darkness of spiritual ignorance that they are seeking to dispel with Christ's presence. The reluctance of Jesus initially to accept ("He acted as if he were going further") may be a pedagogical approach, allowing them to actively invite and express their desire for His company, thereby deepening their faith.
Luke 24 29 Commentary
The disciples, deeply engaged with Jesus' teaching and the unexpected nature of His presence, felt a strong pull for Him to remain with them. Their plea, "Abide with us," is a poignant expression of hospitality rooted in the encroaching darkness of evening. This simple invitation underscores their growing affection and their desire for the Light to stay with them as the natural light of day faded. It’s a turning point where they implicitly recognize His unique presence, even before fully understanding His identity. Their urgency reflects the common human need for companionship and security as night falls, amplified by the spiritual illumination they had just experienced on their journey.