And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
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Gill's Exposition
And it came to pass as he sat at meat with them,.... When they were sat down at table with the provisions before them:
he took bread and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them; as if he was the…
Barnes' Notes
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, and doubtless he “would” have gone on if they had not…
Adam Clarke
He made as though he would have gone farther - That is, he was going on, as though he intended to go farther; and so he doubtless would had they not earnestly pressed him to lodge with them. His…
This appearance of Christ to the two disciples going to Emmaus was mentioned, and but just mentioned, before (Mar 16:12); here it is largely related. It happened the same day that Christ rose, the…
Cambridge Bible
he made as though he would have gone further Rather, would go. It is of course implied that He would have gone further, but for the strong pressure of their entreaty. Comp. Mar 6:48. We learn from…