Luke 24:51
And it came to pass, as he pronounced the benediction upon them, he was parted from them, and taken up into heaven.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
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 without the city as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them.
52And they, after paying him their adorations, returned to Jerusalem with vast joy:
Cross References
John 20:17Jesus saith to her, Touch me not; for I have not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and tell them, I am ascending to my Father, and your Father; to my God, and your God.
Ephesians 4:8Wherefore the Scripture saith, “When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.”
Hebrews 4:14Having then a great high-priest passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession.
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 →