Luke 24:51
And it came to pass, while He was blessing them, He departed from them, and was carried up into heaven.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 even unto Bethany; and having lifted up His hands, He blessed them.
52And they returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
Cross References
John 20:17Jesus says to her, Cling not to me; for I have not ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and tell them, I ascend to my Father and your Father, and my God and your God.
Ephesians 4:8Therefore he says, Having ascended upon high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to the people.
Hebrews 4:14Therefore having a great high priest, having entered into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the testimony.
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 →