Luke 24:44-53

Christian Standard Bible

⁴⁴ He told them, “These are my words^(A) that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets,^(B) and the Psalms^(C) must be fulfilled.” ⁴⁵ Then he opened their minds^(D) to understand^(E) the Scriptures. ⁴⁶ He also said to them, “This is what is written:^[a] The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead the third day,^{(F) 47} and repentance for^[b] forgiveness of sins^(G) will be proclaimed in his name to all the nations,^(H) beginning at Jerusalem.^{(I) 48} You are witnesses^(J) of these things. ⁴⁹ And look, I am sending you^[c] what my Father promised.^(K) As for you, stay in the city^[d] until you are empowered^[e](L) from on high.”

The Ascension of Jesus

⁵⁰ Then he led them out to the vicinity of Bethany,^(M) and lifting up his hands^(N) he blessed them. ⁵¹ And while he was blessing them, he left them and was carried up into heaven.^{(O) 52} After worshiping him,^(P) they returned to Jerusalem with great joy.^{(Q) 53} And they were continually in the temple praising God.^[f](R)