Luke 24:51
And it came to pass, while he blessed them, that he parted from them.
Noyes Bible
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 to Bethany; and he lifted up his hands and blessed them.
52And they returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
Cross References
John 20:17Jesus saith to her, Touch me not; for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren, and say to them, I ascend to my Father and your Father, and my God and your God.
Ephesians 4:8Wherefore he saith: “When he ascended on high, he led captive a train of captives, and gave gifts to men.”
Hebrews 4:14Since, then, we have a great high-priest, who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
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 →