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Lumen

Cleopas

One of the two disciples walking to Emmaus after the crucifixion; the risen Jesus walked with them unrecognised until the breaking of the bread.

  • Knew Jesus personally

Awaiting theological review

What we know — and how

Scripture tells us

  • He is named as one of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus; they recognised Jesus in the breaking of the bread and returned to Jerusalem.(Luke 24:13–35)

Historians debate

  • Whether he is the same person as Clopas, whose wife Mary stood by the cross (John 19:25).(John 19:25)

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