Luke 24:29

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

Mais ils le pressèrent, en disant: Reste avec nous, car le soir approche, le jour est sur son déclin. Et il entra, pour rester avec eux.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from Luke's Gospel, two followers of Jesus are traveling and they invite a stranger to stay with them because it is getting dark. The stranger agrees to stay with them. This stranger turns out to be the resurrected Jesus, though they do not recognize him at first.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing outside with your friends on a beautiful day, but as the sun starts to go down and it gets darker, you ask your friend to come home with you because you don't want to walk alone in the dark. This verse is like that, but for grown-ups who are inviting someone to stay because they feel safer together at night.

Historical Background

This passage was written by Luke, a doctor and companion of Paul, around AD 60-85. It's part of his gospel account which focuses on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The audience is likely early Christians who need to understand their faith better.

Living It Out Today

In today’s context, this verse can teach us about hospitality and welcoming strangers into our homes or lives, just as those travelers welcomed a stranger out of kindness and need. This could apply in a situation where you invite a new neighbor over for dinner to get to know them better.

Topics

• hospitality
• resurrection
• faith
• recognition of Christ
• evening prayers
• travelers and strangers

Related Verses

• Genesis 18:2-5
• Hebrews 13:2
• Matthew 10:11
• Mark 9:41
• John 1:38

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the stranger mentioned in Luke 24:29?

The stranger is actually Jesus, who has just risen from the dead but isn’t recognized by the travelers.

Why did they want the stranger to stay with them?

They wanted him to stay because it was getting dark and it would be unsafe for a traveler to continue on alone in the evening.

How does this verse relate to modern hospitality practices?

It encourages Christians to welcome strangers into their homes, showing kindness and safety, much like those travelers did for Jesus.

What can we learn about Christ from this passage?

This shows that even after his resurrection, Jesus still values the simple acts of friendship and sharing meals with others.