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Luke 24:53

What does Luke 24:53 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 24:53 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 24:53 means

They are continually in the temple, blessing God. Praise becomes their steady occupation as they await the promised power. The temple, once the backdrop of controversy and rejection, now echoes with the thanksgiving of those who have seen the risen Lord and received His blessing. Continuity with Israel’s worship remains, but its focus is clarified: God has fulfilled His promises in Jesus. Continuous blessing shows that their joy is not a flash but a flame sustained by hope. Luke closes with worship, pointing forward to the church’s public witness that will flow from prayerful praise into the world.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and were continually in the temple, blessing God.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and were continually in the temple, blessing God.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And they were in the Temple at all times, giving praise to God.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they were always in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and were continually in the temple praising and blessingGod.

Context

This final verse follows the disciples’ worshipful return to Jerusalem (v. 52), showing their persistent praise in the temple. It provides a fitting conclusion to the Gospel and a transition into Acts, where the temple remains a key location early on. The chapter has moved from an empty tomb at dawn to an open heaven at ascension, from perplexity to proclamation. Ending with blessing God mirrors Jesus’ last act of blessing them, reminding readers that the risen, ascended Christ is the source and object of the church’s continual praise.

v.52And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:

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Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 5:41

    They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.

  • Acts 2:46

    And day by day, continuing stedfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart,

  • Revelation 22:21

    The grace of the Lord Jesus be with the saints. Amen.

  • Matthew 28:20

    teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

  • Mark 16:20

    And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen.

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