And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
52. And having worshipped him, they returned. By the word worship, Luke means, first, that the apostles were relieved from all doubt, because at that time the majesty of Christ shone on all sides, so that there was no longer any room for doubting of his resurrection; and, secondly, that for the same reason they began to honor him with greater reverence than when they enjoyed his society on earth.
This evangelist omits the solemn meeting between Christ and his disciples in Galilee; but what he said to them there, and at other interviews, he subjoins to what he said to them at the first visit he made them on the evening of the day he rose; and has now nothing more to account for but his ascension into heaven, of which we have a...
Commenting on Luke 24:50-53
Verse 52. They worshipped him. The word worship does not always denote religious homage. . Comp. . But here it is to be remarked, 1st. That they offered this worship to an absent Saviour. It was after he left them and had vanished out of their sight.