Luke 24:50

Then he led them out as far as Bethania. And lifting up his hands, he blessed them.

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In The King James Version

And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

In Context

49And I am sending the Promise of my Father upon you. But you must stay in the city, until such time as you are clothed with power from on high.”

51And it happened that, while he was blessing them, he withdrew from them, and he was carried up into heaven.

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Cross References

Genesis 14:18Then in truth, Melchizedek, the king of Salem, brought forth bread and wine, for he was a priest of the Most High God;

Genesis 48:9He responded, “They are my sons, whom God gave to me as a gift in this place.” “Bring them to me,” he said, “so that I may bless them.”

Numbers 6:23“Say to Aaron and his sons: Thus shall you bless the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them:

Mark 10:16And embracing them, and laying his hands upon them, he blessed them.

Acts 1:12Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain, which is called Olivet, which is next to Jerusalem, within a Sabbath day’s journey.

Matthew Henry on Luke 24:37-50

Christ's Interview with the Apostles. 36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. 38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 40 And when he had thus spoken, he showed them his hands and his… Read the whole commentary →

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