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Luke 24:52

Luke 24:52
And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

They worshipped him - The word “worship” does not “always” denote religious homage. See the notes at Mat 2:11. Compare Luk 14:10. But here it is to be remarked, That they offered this worship to an…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

They worshipped him - Let it be observed that this worship was not given by way of civil respect, for it was after he was parted from them, and carried back into heaven, that they offered it to him;…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 24:50-53

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 said to them at the first visit he…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

returned to Jerusalem For fuller details see Act 1:3-12 .

with great joy as Jesus had promised (Joh 16:20; Joh 16:22 ).It is remarkable that they shewed great joy now that they were losing for ever…