Luke 24:50
Then Jesus led them out until they were near Bethany. He lifted up his hands and blessed them.
Unlocked Literal Bible
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
51It happened that, while he was blessing them, he left them and was carried up into heaven.
Cross References
Genesis 14:18Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High.
Genesis 48:9Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me here.” Israel said, “Bring them to me, that I may bless them.”
Numbers 6:23“Speak to Aaron and to his sons. Say, 'You must bless the people of Israel in this way. You must say to them,
Mark 10:16Then he took the children into his arms and blessed them as he placed his hands on them.
Acts 1:12Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near to Jerusalem, 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 →