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.

⁴ tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

⁵ tn This question uses a Greek particle (οὐχί, ouci) that expects a positive reply.

⁶ tn This is a collective singular use of the term καρδία (kardia), so each of their hearts were burning, a reference itself to the intense emotion of their response.

⁷ tc ‡ Most mss have the phrase ἐν ἡμῖν (en Jhmin, “within us”) after οὐχὶ ἡ καρδία ἡμῶν καιομένη ἦν (ouci Jh kardia Jhmwn kaiomenh hn, “Didn’t our hearts burn”). The phrase “within us” is lacking in some early mss (Ì⁷⁵ B D c e sy^s,c). These early witnesses could have overlooked the words, since there are several occurrences of ἡμῖν in the context. But it seems likely that other scribes wanted to clarify the abrupt expression “Didn’t our hearts burn,” even as the translation has done here. NA²⁷ includes the words in brackets, indicating doubts as to their authenticity.

sn Even though it is most likely not original (see tc note above), the phrase within us has been included in the translation for clarity.

⁸ tn Grk “opening” (cf. Acts 17:3).