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Berean Standard Bible

“He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?” They stood still, with sadness on their faces.”

Luke 24:17

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On the afternoon of the resurrection, two disciples are walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus, discussing all that has happened. Jesus himself joins them, but they are kept from recognizing him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?” They stood still, with sadness on their faces.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he said unto them, What communications are these that ye have one with another, as ye walk? And they stood still, looking sad.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And he said to them, What are you talking about together while you go?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and he said unto them, 'Whatare these words that you exchange with one another, walking, and you are sad?'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y díjoles: ¿Qué pláticas son estas que tratáis entre vosotros andando, y estáis tristes?

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Él les preguntó:―¿De qué vienen hablando por el camino?Se detuvieron; tenían los rostros embargados de tristeza.

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