symmetry, this expression finds its positive counterpart in v. 29, in their enthusiasm to keep Jesus with them. The story turns toward the dialogue (note ἀποκριθείς, “responded,” v. 18). Cleopas does not beat around the bush: “are you the only one” (σὺ μόνος) is not without a touch of aggressiveness. In his view, Jesus’ ignorance can only mean that he is a stranger passing through (παροικέω, which originally meant “to dwell nearby,” in Luke’s day designates the status of a foreigner, a new resident,