Bible Strands
Matthew 28:17
When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Eleven disciples gather at the Galilean mountain Jesus designated, standing before the risen Lord immediately after His resurrection and before He delivers His commission.
The words — The verbs ἰδόντες (idontes, "having seen") and ἐδίστασαν (edistasan, "doubted") record the scene, noting that the group worshiped while a subset experienced hesitation.
The thread — The juxtaposition of reverence and uncertainty runs parallel to the call to bow to the Lord in Psalms 45:11 and the warning to kiss the Son in Psalms 2:12, while identical worship language appears in Matthew 28:9.
Why it lands — The text states that worship and doubt can coexist in the same moment, requiring readers to face the risen Christ with honest observation rather than manufactured certainty.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
Cross-references
- Psalms 45:11 and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
- Matthew 28:9 Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
- Psalms 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
- John 5:23 so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.
- 1 Corinthians 15:6 After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.
- Matthew 16:28 Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.”