The Ascension of Jesus

50 Then he led them out to the vicinity of Bethany,(A) and lifting up his hands(B) he blessed them. 51 And while he was blessing them, he left them and was carried up into heaven.(C) 52 After worshiping him,(D) they returned to Jerusalem with great joy.(E) 53 And they were continually in the temple praising God.[a](F)

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Footnotes

  1. 24:53 Other mss read praising and blessing God. Amen.

Jesus is Taken up to Heaven(A)

50 Later, he led them out as far as Bethany, lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up to heaven.[a] 52 They worshipped him and[b] returned to Jerusalem filled with great joy. 53 They were continually in the Temple, blessing[c] God.[d]

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 24:51 Other mss. lack and was taken up to heaven
  2. Luke 24:52 Other mss. lack worshipped him and
  3. Luke 24:53 Other mss. read praising; still other mss. read praising and blessing
  4. Luke 24:53 Other mss. read God. Amen.