Luke 24:18 web — One of them, named Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who doesn't know the things which hav…

World English Bible

"One of them, named Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who doesn't know the things which have happened there in these days?""

— Luke 24:18, World English Bible

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Luke 24 — Context

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It happened, while they talked and questioned together, that Jesus himself came near, and went with them.

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But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.

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He said to them, "What are you talking about as you walk, and are sad?"

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One of them, named Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who doesn't know the things which have happened there in these days?"

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He said to them, "What things?" They said to him, "The things concerning Jesus, the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people;

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and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him.

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But we were hoping that it was he who would redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.

Luke 24:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 24:18 say?
Luke 24:18 in the World English Bible reads: “One of them, named Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who doesn't know the things which have happened there in these days?"”
Where is Luke 24:18 in the Bible?
Luke 24:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 24, verse 18.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 24:18.
What translation should I read Luke 24:18 in?
Luke 24:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 24:18?
Luke 24:18 reads (WEB): “One of them, named Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who doesn't know the things which have happened there in these days?"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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