New Testament · Gospel

Luke 24:13

The Road to Emmaus

That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. Luke 24:13 · Berean Standard Bible
What It Means

Luke 24:13, in plain English

That very same day, two of Jesus' followers were walking to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.

Why it's here

They were literally walking away from everything that had happened — away from the community, away from hope.

Who's speaking

Luke sets the scene for one of the most beautiful stories in the Gospels.

Where it sits in the story

Two heartbroken people heading home after the worst weekend of their lives. They had no idea who was about to join them on the road.

A Closer Look

The scholarly reading

Two disciples journey to Emmaus, a village approximately sixty stadia (about seven miles) from Jerusalem, on the same day as the resurrection discovery.

Language and setting

The Emmaus road narrative is unique to Luke and represents one of the most theologically rich post-resurrection appearances, structured as a journey of progressive revelation.

Voice

The narrator introduces the Emmaus road episode.

Significance

These two disciples are walking away from Jerusalem — the city of God's salvation — symbolizing a retreat from hope. Their journey becomes the setting for a divine encounter.

In context

Luke 24:11–15

11But their words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women.

12Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. And after bending down and seeing only the linen cloths, he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.

13That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.

14They were talking with each other about everything that had happened.

15And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them.

Read all of Luke 24 — Two disciples walking home in despair meet a stranger who opens the Scriptures. Their hearts burn. And then they recognize Him.

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