The Ascension of Jesus

50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany,(A) he lifted up his hands and blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.(B) 52 Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. 53 And they stayed continually at the temple,(C) praising God.

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The Ascension of Jesus

50 Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them.(A) 51 While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven.[a](B) 52 And they worshiped him and[b] returned to Jerusalem with great joy, 53 and they were continually in the temple[c] blessing God.[d](C)

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Footnotes

  1. 24.51 Other ancient authorities lack and was carried up into heaven
  2. 24.52 Other ancient authorities lack worshiped him and
  3. 24.53 Other ancient authorities add praising and
  4. 24.53 Other ancient authorities add Amen

50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:

53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

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