Luke 24:52 Meaning and Explanation
“And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:”
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Read Full Chapter →The disciples worship Jesus and return to Jerusalem filled with great joy.
What Does Luke 24:52 Mean?
The disciples respond with the two marks that will define the church: they worship him, and they return to Jerusalem with great joy, to wait as he commanded.
They worshipped him — bowing before the risen Jesus with the homage of full hearts. And his departure produces not grief but great joy, because now they understand: he reigns, the Spirit is coming, and he will return. Joy is the lasting temper of resurrection faith. Those who know the living Christ carry a gladness that circumstances did not give and cannot take away (John 16:22).
Luke 24:52 in the Original Language
proskyneo (προσκυνέω), 'worshipped' -- to bow down in reverent homage.
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What does Luke 24:52 mean?
The disciples worship Jesus and return to Jerusalem filled with great joy.