Luke 24:17

What manner? An appropriate question with which to begin the conversation.

The earnestness of the two disciples in discussing the events of the resurrection possibly made their conversation conspicuous to passers-by.

Have one to another. They were exchanging their thoughts; the conversation was not one-sided.

Are. Textual evidence favors (cf. p. 146) ending Christ’s question with the words “as ye walk,” and reading the last part of the verse: “And they stood, [being, or, looking] sad.” According to this reading, the two disciples were so surprised at Jesus’ apparent ignorance of events in Jerusalem that they halted, probably casting incredulous glances at their companion (see on v. 18).

Sad. They were sad because they did not understand. How often sorrow and disappointment result from misunderstanding either God or one’s fellow men. A proper understanding of the OT Scriptures would have dispelled their gloomy thoughts — as it did when they understood (see vs. 25-27, 33, 44-46). They had also forgotten the instructions Christ had given them directly, prior to His death (see v. 44).