Luke 24:51
And it came to pass while he blessed them, he parted from them, and was brought up into heaven.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
In Context
50And he led them outside as far as to Bethany, and having lifted up his hands, he blessed them.
52And having worshiping him, they returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
Cross References
2 Kings 2:11And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, [there appeared] a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, which divided them both apart. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
John 20:17Jesus says to her, Do not touch me, for I have not yet ascended to my Father. But go to my brothers, and say to them, I ascend to my Father and your Father, and my God and your God.
Ephesians 4:8Therefore he says, Having ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.
Hebrews 4:14Having therefore a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us take hold of the affirmation.
Matthew Henry on Luke 24:51-53
Christ's Ascension. 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. This evangelist omits the solemn meeting between Christ and his disciples in Galilee; but what he said to them there, and at other interviews, he subjoins to what he… Read the whole commentary →