Bible Strands
Luke 24:53
praising God continually in the temple.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The disciples, having just witnessed the risen Jesus and received his final instructions, return to Jerusalem with great joy. They remain in the temple courts, concluding the Gospel narrative with their ongoing posture toward God.
The words — αἰνοῦντες (ainountes) means praising, and διὰ παντὸς (dia pantos) translates literally as through all. Together they describe a continuous action rather than a single event.
The thread — This continuous temple praise connects to the early church’s daily gatherings in the temple courts (Acts 2:46) and the ongoing commission to teach and confirm the word (Mark 16:20; Matthew 28:20). The narrative bridges Jesus’ earthly ministry with the apostolic mission.
Why it lands — The text records a factual posture of the disciples rather than issuing a direct command. A reader must acknowledge that worship and obedience follow the resurrection appearances and precede the spread of the message to all nations.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
Cross-references
- Mark 16:20 And they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked through them, confirming His word by the signs that accompanied it.
- Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
- Acts 2:46 With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,
- Acts 5:41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
- Revelation 22:21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.