Luke 24:16

NETBible

(but their eyes were kept 1  from recognizing 2  him). 3 

NIV ©

but they were kept from recognising him.

NASB ©

But their eyes were prevented from recognizing Him.

NLT ©

But they didn’t know who he was, because God kept them from recognizing him.

MSG ©

But they were not able to recognize who he was.

BBE ©

But their eyes were not open that they might have knowledge of him.

NRSV ©

but their eyes were kept from recognizing him.

NKJV ©

But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him.

KJV
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NASB ©
But their eyes
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NET [draft] ITL
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NETBible

(but their eyes were kept 1  from recognizing 2  him). 3 

NET Notes

1 sn The two disciples will not be allowed to recognize Jesus until v. 31.

2 tn This is an epexegetical (i.e., explanatory) infinitive in Greek.

3 sn This parenthetical remark by the author is necessary so the reader will understand the account.