17. He said to them, "What are you talking about as you walk along?" They stopped, their faces downcast.
18. The one named Cleopas replied, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who is unaware of the things that have taken place there over the last few days?"
19. He said to them, "What things?" They said to him, "The things about Jesus of Nazareth. Because of his powerful deeds and words, he was recognized by God and all the people as a prophet.
20. But our chief priests and our leaders handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him.
21. We had hoped he was the one who would redeem Israel. All these things happened three days ago.
22. But there’s more: Some women from our group have left us stunned. They went to the tomb early this morning
23. and didn’t find his body. They came to us saying that they had even seen a vision of angels who told them he is alive.
24. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found things just as the women said. They didn’t see him."