Luke 24:53

continually in the temple This expression is one of the links between the Gospel and the Acts (see Acts 2:46; Acts 3:1, &c.).

praising and blessing God Acts 2:46; Acts 5:42. -Praise is the fruit of joy." A characteristic close in accordance with the usual spirit of St Luke. See Introd. p. 24, and Luke 2:20; Luke 5:25; Luke 7:16; Luke 13:13; Luke 17:15; Luke 18:43; Luke 23:47

15, Luke 18:43; Luke 23:47.

Amen Probably a liturgical addition, as it is omitted in א, C, D, L, &c. "The Ascension," says Godet, "realises in the person of the Risen Son of Man the design of God towards Humanity." That divinely- foreordained purpose (prothesis)was to make of sanctified believers a Family of God's children like His only Son. Romans 8:28-29; Ephesians 2:6; Hebrews 2:10. The work of Christ is continued by the Church, enlightened by the Spirit of God at Pentecost, and awaiting its perfection at the Second Advent. "Since then salvation involves these three things Grace, Holiness, Glory, each Gospel, especially that of St Luke, requires, as its second volume, the Acts; as its third, the Revelation of St John."