Luke 24:51
And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven.
Revised Version 1895
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
52And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
Cross References
2 Kings 2:11And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, which parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
John 20:17Jesus saith to her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended unto the Father: but go unto my brethren, and say to them, I ascend unto my Father and your Father, and my God and your God.
Ephesians 4:8Wherefore he saith, When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, And gave gifts unto men.
Hebrews 4:14Having then a great high priest, who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our 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 →