Luke 24:52
And they gave him worship and went back to Jerusalem with great joy.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
In Context
51And while he was doing so, he went from them and was taken up into heaven.
53And they were in the Temple at all times, giving praise to God.
Cross References
Matthew 28:9And on the way, Jesus came to them, saying, Be glad. And they came and put their hands on his feet, and gave him worship.
John 14:28Keep in mind how I said to you, I go away and come to you again. If you had love for me you would be glad, because I am going to the Father: for the Father is greater than I.
John 16:22So you have sorrow now: but I will see you again, and your hearts will be glad, and no one will take away your joy.
1 Peter 1:8To whom your love is given, though you have not seen him; and the faith which you have in him, though you do not see him now, gives you joy greater than words and full of glory:
Matthew Henry on Luke 24:51-53
Christ's Ascension. 50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen. This evangelist omits the solemn meeting between Christ and his disciples in Galilee; but what he said to them there, and at other interviews, he subjoins to what he… Read the whole commentary →