Matthew 28:17
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When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
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And when they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted--certainly none of "the Eleven," after what took place at previous interviews in Jerusalem. But if the five hundred were now present, we may well believe this of some of them.
Open source ↗28:17 some of them doubted: This might be a veiled reference to Thomas (John 20:24-29), but all eleven might have experienced a mixture of both worship and doubt (see also Matt 14:31; Luke 24:10-11; John 20:24-29).
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Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.
Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.”
After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.