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And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;
Acts 1:10 — KJV
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Acts 1:10
King James Version (KJV)
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Acts 1:10
Verse 10 of 26
Commentary
Commentary on Acts 1:10
Theological / DevotionalLooked stedfastly toward. Literally, “were gazing into” — with upturned faces.
As he went up. Rather, “as He was going.” Jesus ascended gradually. There was no sudden disappearance as at Emmaus (Luke 24:31).
Two men. Concerning the identity of one of these two angels see on Luke 1:19. Although called “men,” because in human form, they were angels (DA 831, 832). Compare the two angels clothed “in white” who greeted Mary at the tomb (John 20:12, 13), one of whom is called “a young man” (Mark 16:5).
Stood by. Rather, “had been standing by”; they were already there when the disciples noticed them.
White apparel. In his Gospel, Luke describes the angels of the resurrection announcement as “two men ... in shining garments” (Luke 24:4). See also Acts 10:30; cf. ch. 11:13.
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