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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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.