So they worshiped him and then returned to Jerusalem filled with great joy.
Parallel translations
- WEB They worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
- KJV And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
- BSB And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
- NKJV And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
- NASB And they, after worshiping Him, returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
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Quick answer
The disciples worship Jesus and return to Jerusalem with great joy. Their worship acknowledges his divine glory, and their joy flows from the ascension.
Overview
Rather than grieving, the disciples worship the ascended Christ and return rejoicing. Their worship affirms his rightful place as Lord worthy of adoration. The great joy of this scene, far from sorrow at his departure, shows their confidence in his exaltation and the promised Spirit to come.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- Matt 28:9As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
- John 20:28Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”
- Ps 30:11You have turned my mourning into dancing for me. You have removed my sackcloth, and clothed me with gladness,
- 1 Pet 1:8whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you don’t see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory —
- John 16:22Therefore you now have sorrow, but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.
- John 14:28You heard how I told you, ‘I go away, and I come to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I said ‘I am going to my Father;’ for the Father is greater than I.
- Matt 28:17When they saw him, they bowed down to him, but some doubted.
- John 16:7Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I don’t go away, the Counselor won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.
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