Luke 24:31–32

Footnotes

1. 81 Here δέ (de) has been translated as “At this point” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative. “Then,” which is normally used to indicate this, would be redundant with the following clause.
2. 82 They recognized him. Other than this cryptic remark, it is not told how the two disciples were now able to recognize Jesus.
3. 83 This pronoun is somewhat emphatic.
4. 84 This translates a καί (kai, “and”) that has clear sequential force.
5. 85 Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
6. 86 This question uses a Greek particle (οὐχί, ouchi) that expects a positive reply.
7. 87 This is a collective singular use of the term καρδία (kardia), so each of their hearts were burning, a reference itself to the intense emotion of their response.
8. 88 Most have the phrase ἐν ἡμῖν (en hēmin, “within us”) after οὐχὶ ἡ καρδία ἡμῶν καιομένη ἦν (ouchi hē kardia hēmōn kaiomenē ēn, “Didn’t our hearts burn”). The phrase “within us” is lacking in some early (𝔓75 B D c e sys,c). These early witnesses could have overlooked the words, since there are several occurrences of ἡμῖν in the context. But it seems likely that other scribes wanted to clarify the abrupt expression “Didn’t our hearts burn,” even as the translation has done here. includes the words in brackets, indicating doubts as to their authenticity. Even though it is most likely not original (see note above), the phrase within us has been included in the translation for clarity.
9. 89 Grk “opening” (cf. Acts 17:3).