Luke 24:49
See, I am sending you what my Father promised. But remain in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
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In Context
48You are witnesses of these things.
50Then Jesus led them out until they were near Bethany. He lifted up his hands and blessed them.
Cross References
Isaiah 44:3For I will pour water on the thirsty ground, and flowing streams on the dry ground; 1 I will pour my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your children. 1
Joel 2:28It will come about afterward that 1 I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, 1 and your sons and your daughters will prophesy. 1 Your old men will dream dreams, 1 your young men will see visions. 1
John 14:26However, the Comforter—the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name—he will teach you everything and he will remind you of everything that I said to you.
John 16:7But truly I tell you, it is better for you that I go away. For if I do not go away, the Comforter will not come to you, but if I go, I will send him to you.
Acts 1:8But you will receive power, when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
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 →