Bible Strands
Luke 24:52
And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The disciples act immediately after Jesus departs and is carried up into heaven. They move from the moment of ascension toward a planned gathering in Jerusalem.
The words — προσκυνήσαντες (proskunēsantes) denotes the physical act of prostration and homage, while ὑπέστρεψαν (hupestrepsan) specifies the deliberate turning back toward the city.
The thread — The sequence of worship following a divine departure parallels Matthew 28:9, while the transition from mourning to joy echoes Psalms 30:11 and John 16:22.
Why it lands — The text records a factual sequence: the disciples acknowledge Jesus' authority through worship and relocate to Jerusalem for ongoing temple praise. It requires the reader to note that continued faithfulness operates through communal obedience rather than sustained physical presence.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
Cross-references
- Matthew 28:9 Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
- Psalms 30:11 You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
- John 16:22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
- John 20:28 Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”
- 1 Peter 1:8 Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
- Matthew 28:17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
- John 14:28 You heard Me say, ‘I am going away, and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved Me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I.
- John 16:7 But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.