13The same day two disciples were on their way to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.
14They were talking about all that had happened.
15As they discussed and debated, Jesus came up and fell into step with them.
16But they were kept from recognizing him.
17“What are you discussing as you walk along?” he asked them. They stopped, their faces sad.
18One of them, called Cleopas, replied, “Are you just visiting Jerusalem? You must be the only person who doesn't know the things that have happened in the past few days.”
19“What things?” Jesus asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet who spoke powerfully and performed great miracles before God and all the people.