Luke 24:53

“And were continually in the temple, etc.] At the time of worship, at the hours of prayer, or of public service; and perhaps always privately in an upper room in it, where they, with others, met frequently, and continued, with one accord, in prayer and supplication; (see Gill on “<440114>Acts 1:14”), a practice worthy of imitation, whether in the public or private way: praising, and blessing God; for his Son Jesus Christ, who had died for their sins, was risen again for their justification, and was now ascended into heaven, to be their advocate there; and for all spiritual bless his Gospel to every creature. Amen; so let him be praised, and blessed by all the saints, for all that is contained…”

“were continually in the temple--that is, every day at the regular hours of prayer till the day of Pentecost. Next: John Introduction”

“Were continually in the temple - Until the day of Pentecost - that is, about ten days after. See Acts 2:0. Praising and blessing God - Chiefly for the full proof that the Messiah had come; had redeemed them, and had ascended to heaven. “Thus the days of their mourning were ended.” They were filled with happiness at the assurance of redemption, and expressed what every Christian should feel - fulness of joy at the glad tidings that a Saviour has died, and risen, and ascended to God; and an earnest desire to pour forth in the sanctuary prayers and thanksgivings to the God of grace for his mercy to a lost and ruined world. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are…”

“24:53 The Temple was a place of worship as well as of sacrifice. The apostles continued in their Jewish manner of worship because their goal was not to create a new religion but to announce the fulfillment of Scripture’s promises of salvation through Jesus the Messiah.”

“in: Act 2:46, Act 2:47, Act 5:41, Act 5:42 Amen: Mat 28:20; Mar 16:20; Rev 22:21 Next: John Introduction”