Luke 24:53

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And they were there in the Temple [area] continually praising God [i.e., for the next ten days. See Acts 2].

Cross References

Mark 16:20

And the apostles [See verses 14-15] went out and preached everywhere. The Lord worked with them and confirmed the message [i.e., verified that it was true] by means of the [miraculous] signs which accompanied their ministry. May it be so.

Matthew 28:20

[Then] go on teaching them [i.e., these new converts] to obey everything I have commanded you and my presence will be with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Revelation 22:21

May the unearned favor of the Lord Jesus be with all of you [Note: Some ancient manuscripts say “with God’s holy people”]. May it be so.

Luke 24:52

And the apostles worshiped Jesus, then returned to Jerusalem with great joy.

John 1:1

The Word [already] existed in the beginning [of time]. [Note: This is a reference to the preexistence of Jesus. See verse 14]. And the Word was with God and the Word was [what] God [was].