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Clopas (Ancient Greek: Κλωπᾶς, Klōpas; Hebrew: possibly חלפי , Ḥalfi; Aramaic: חילפאי, Ḥilfài) is a figure of early Christianity. The name appears in the New Testament, specifically in John 19:25: Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.
- Who Was Cleopas in The Bible?
- What Do We Know About Cleopas—Before and After Emmaus?
- Why Didn't Cleopas Recognize Jesus?
- 5 Important Lessons from The Life of Cleopas
The importance of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances cannot be overstated. The Apostle Paul said, “and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain” (1 Corinthians 15:14). Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances provided the disciples with the testimony they needed to proclaim the Gospel to the world (1 John 1:1...
Luke’s account of Cleopas is one of enlightenment. This encounter with Jesus took place on Resurrection Sunday. Luke focused on Cleopas’ transformation of faith whileChrist revealed what the Scriptures taught about the Messiah. During His earthly ministry, Jesus’ teachings and miracles raised much speculation and controversy among the Jews, who hel...
Cleopas did not recognize Jesus because God prevented him from doing so (Luke 24:16). But what was the purpose? As mentioned, when we examine the account Cleopas provided regarding Jesus, we find he had a false understanding. If Cleopas had recognized Jesus immediately, he would have clung to the same misperceptions about Him. Our Lord waited to re...
Jesus is not defined by cultural expectations or desires. Jesus is not some idea or abstract theory which changes from time to time. He is God eternal, and He never changes (Hebrews 13:8). Scripture informs us it pleases God to use what the world considers foolish to shame the wise (1 Corinthians 1:25-29). The Jews were looking for a strong militar...
May 1, 2010 · Luke included the Emmaus road account (Luke 24:13-35), no doubt, because it was a powerful testimony of the resurrected Jesus by two credible eyewitnesses (Cleopas likely would have been known to many first generation Christians). But there is also something….
Clopas was the husband, or possibly the son or father, of one of the women who stood at the foot of the cross when Jesus was crucified (John 19:25). His wife’s name was Mary, and she was distinguished from Mary Magdalene and from Jesus’ mother.
Feb 9, 2024 · Clopas was a close friend of Jesus Christ. He lived in Judea in the first century and his name is mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible. He was a follower of Jesus, and his connection to the Lord Jesus is further revealed in the gospel of John.
Sep 26, 2024 · “The Pilgrims of Emmaus,” Henry Ossawa Tanner. Today is the optional memorial of Saint Clopas (A.K.A. Cleopas, A.K.A. Alphaeus). For the occasion, I have translated Luke 24:13-35 from its original Greek for the delight and enrichment of my readers. Thanks for reading The Cripple Disciple! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.
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Mar 23, 2021 · Cleopas: Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us? Narrator: That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together.
