When the disciples went back to Jerusalem, the people looked upon them with amazement. After the trial and crucifixion of Christ, it had been thought that they would appear downcast and ashamed. Their enemies expected to see upon their faces an expression of sorrow and defeat. Instead of this there was only gladness and triumph. Their faces were aglow with a happiness not born of earth. They did not mourn over disappointed hopes, but were full of praise and thanksgiving to God. With rejoicing they told the wonderful story of Christ's resurrection and His ascension to heaven, and their testimony was received by many.

Da disciplene vendte tilbage til Jerusalem, betragtede folk dem med forundring. Man havde tænkt sig, at de efter Kristi domfældelse og korsfæstelse ville have virket nedslåede og skamfulde. Deres fjender ventede at se et udtryk for sorg og nederlag på deres ansigter. I stedet for dette var der kun glæde og sejrsfølelse at se. Deres ansigter lyste af en lykke, der ikke var af jordisk oprindelse. De sørgede ikke over fejlslagne forhåbninger, men de var fulde af tak og lovprisning til Gud. Med fryd fortalte de om Kristi vidunderlige opstandelse og hans optagelse til Himmelen, og mange troede på deres vidnesbyrd.