Luke 24:51
And it came to pass as he was blessing them, he was separated from them and was carried up into heaven.
Darby Translation
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 out as far as Bethany, and having lifted up his hands, he blessed them.
52And *they*, having done him homage, returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
Cross References
2 Kings 2:11And it came to pass as they went on, and talked, that behold, a chariot of fire and horses of fire; and they parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into the heavens.
John 20:17Jesus says to her, Touch me not, for I have not yet ascended to my Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I ascend to my Father and your Father, and [to] my God and your God.
Ephesians 4:8Wherefore he says, Having ascended up on high, he has led captivity captive, and has given gifts to men.
Hebrews 4:14Having therefore a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession.
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 →