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Luke 24:46-53
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Luke 24:46-53
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
46 and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, 47 and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations,[a] beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city, until you are clothed with power from on high.”
The Ascension of Jesus
50 Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. 51 While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven.[b] 52 And they worshiped him, and[c] returned to Jerusalem with great joy, 53 and were continually in the temple blessing God.
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- Luke 24:47 Or nations. Beginning from Jerusalem you are witnesses
- Luke 24:51 Other ancient authorities omit and was carried up into heaven
- Luke 24:52 Other ancient authorities omit worshiped him, and
Luke 24:46-53
New International Version
Luke 24:46-53
New International Version
46 He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer(A) and rise from the dead on the third day,(B) 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name(C) to all nations,(D) beginning at Jerusalem.(E) 48 You are witnesses(F) of these things. 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised;(G) 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,(H) he lifted up his hands and blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.(I) 52 Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. 53 And they stayed continually at the temple,(J) praising God.
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