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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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  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

The Ascension

50 And He led them out as far as (A)Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. 51 While He was blessing them, He parted from them and was carried up into heaven. 52 And they, after worshiping Him, returned to Jerusalem with great joy, 53 and were continually in the temple [a]praising God.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 24:53 Lit blessing