Luke 24:51
and it came to pass, in his blessing them, he was parted from them, and was borne up to the heaven;
Young's Literal Translation
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 forth without — unto Bethany, and having lifted up his hands he did bless them,
52and they, having bowed before him, did turn back to Jerusalem with great joy,
Cross References
2 Kings 2:11And it cometh to pass, they are going, going on and speaking, and lo, a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and they separate between them both, and Elijah goeth up in a whirlwind, to the heavens.
John 20:17Jesus saith to her, 'Be not touching me, for I have not yet ascended unto my Father; and be going on to my brethren, and say to them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father, and to my God, and to your God.'
Ephesians 4:8wherefore, he saith, 'Having gone up on high he led captive captivity, and gave gifts to men,' —
Hebrews 4:14Having, then, a great chief priest passed through the heavens — Jesus the Son of God — may we hold fast the profession,
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 →