Luke 24:50
After this, Jesus led them out as far as Bethany, and there raised his hands and blessed them.
Open English Bible (US)
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
51As he was in the act of blessing them, he left them.
Cross References
Genesis 14:18Melchizedek king of Salem also brought out bread and wine; and he was priest of God Most High.
Genesis 48:9And Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me here.” Israel said, “Bring them, I pray you, to me, and I will bless them.”
Mark 10:16Then he embraced the children, and, placing his hands on them, gave them his blessing.
Acts 1:12Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called Olivet, which is about three quarters of a mile from the city.
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 →