Luke 24:50

And he led them out until they were over against Bethany; and he lifted up his hands and blessed them.

Montgomery New Testament

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

49"And I will send forth the promise of my Father upon you. But tarry in Jerusalem until you are clothed with power from on high."

51And it happened that while he was blessing them, that he parted from them and was carried into heaven.

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Cross References

Mark 10:16Then he took them in his arms, and laid his hand upon them in blessing.

Acts 1:12Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, about a Sabbath Day’s journey distant.

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 →

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