Luke 24:13-21

New English Translation

Footnotes

1. Luke 24:13 tn Grk “And behold.” Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic. The Greek word ἰδού (idou) at the beginning of this statement has not been translated because it has no exact English equivalent here, but adds interest and emphasis (BDAG 468 s.v. 1).
2. Luke 24:13 tn These are disciples as they know about the empty tomb and do not know what to make of it all.
3. Luke 24:13 tn Grk “sixty stades” or about 11 kilometers. A stade (στάδιον, stadion) was a unit of distance about 607 feet (185 meters) long.
4. Luke 24:14 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
5. Luke 24:15 tn Grk “And it happened that while.” The introductory phrase ἐγένετο (egeneto, “it happened that”), common in Luke (69 times) and Acts (54 times), is redundant in contemporary English and has not been translated. Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
6. Luke 24:15 tn This term suggests emotional dialogue and can thus be translated “debated.”
7. Luke 24:15 tn The phrase “these things” is not in the Greek text, but is implied. Direct objects were frequently omitted in Greek when clear from the context.
8. Luke 24:16 sn The two disciples will not be allowed to recognize Jesus until v. 31.
9. Luke 24:16 tn This is an epexegetical (i.e., explanatory) infinitive in Greek.
10. Luke 24:16 sn This parenthetical remark by the author is necessary so the reader will understand the account.
11. Luke 24:17 tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.
12. Luke 24:17 tn Grk “words,” but the term λόγος (logos) can refer to “matters” rather than only “words” (BDAG 600 s.v. 1.a.ε).
13. Luke 24:17 tn “Discussing so intently” translates the reciprocal idea conveyed by πρὸς ἀλλήλους (pros allēlous). The term ἀντιβάλλω (antiballō), used only here in the NT, has the nuance of “arguing” or “debating” a point (the English idiom “to exchange words” also comes close).
14. Luke 24:18 tn Grk “answering him, said.” This is redundant in English and has been simplified in the translation.
15. Luke 24:18 sn There is irony and almost a sense of mocking disbelief as the question “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who doesn’t know the things that have happened there in these days?” comes to Jesus, but, of course, the readers know what the travelers do not.
16. Luke 24:18 tn Grk “in it” (referring to the city of Jerusalem).
17. Luke 24:19 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
18. Luke 24:19 tn This translates the Greek term ἀνήρ (anēr).
19. Luke 24:19 sn The role of Jesus as prophet is a function Luke frequently mentions: 4:25-27; 9:35; 13:31-35.
20. Luke 24:20 sn Handed him over is another summary of the passion like Luke 9:22.
21. Luke 24:20 sn See the note on crucify in 23:21.
22. Luke 24:21 tn The imperfect verb looks back to the view that they held during Jesus’ past ministry.
23. Luke 24:21 sn Their messianic hope concerning Jesus is expressed by the phrase who was going to redeem Israel.