Luke 24:16

16 but they were kept from recognizing him.

Luke 24:16 in Other Translations

KJV
16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.
ESV
16 But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.
NLT
16 But God kept them from recognizing him.
MSG
16 But they were not able to recognize who he was.
CSB
16 But they were prevented from recognizing Him.

Luke 24:16 In-Context

14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened.
15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them;
16 but they were kept from recognizing him.
17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”They stood still, their faces downcast.
18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”

Cross References 1

  • 1. John 20:14; John 21:4
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