49 And look, I am sending you[a] what my Father promised.(A) As for you, stay in the city[b] until you are empowered[c](B) from on high.”

The Ascension of Jesus

50 Then he led them out to the vicinity of Bethany,(C) and lifting up his hands(D) he blessed them. 51 And while he was blessing them, he left them and was carried up into heaven.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 24:49 Lit upon you
  2. 24:49 Other mss add of Jerusalem
  3. 24:49 Lit clothed with power

49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised;(A) but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

The Ascension of Jesus

50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany,(B) he lifted up his hands and blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.(C)

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