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And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
Luke 24:50 — KJV
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Luke 24:50
King James Version (KJV)
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Luke 24:50
Verse 50 of 53
Commentary
Commentary on Luke 24:50
Theological / DevotionalHe led them out. [The Ascension, Luke 24:50-53=Mark 16:19, 20=Acts 1:8-12. Major comment: Luke. See See The Resurrection and Subsequent Events; Resurrection to Ascension]
Except for Mark’s brief account of the ascension, only Luke (here and in Acts 1:8-12) records this event, and gives the few details of the ascension to be found in the Scriptures. He alone mentions the time (see Acts 1:3) and the place (see Luke 24:50) of the event. For the chronology of the ascension see Additional Note on Matt. 28. Apparently the disciples had returned from Galilee to Jerusalem, where they were to begin their labors (see on Luke 24:49).
Bethany. Bethany was situated on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives, over the summit of which Jesus now led the eleven (see Acts 1:12; DA 830; see on Matt. 21:1).
Lifted up his hands. The usual posture in pronouncing a benediction or blessing, and often the posture in which prayer was offered (see on ch. 18:13).
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