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Luke 24:51

King James Version (KJV)

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Luke 24:51

Verse 51 of 53

Scripture focus

And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

Luke 24:51 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 24:51

Theological / Devotional

He blessed them. An appropriate conclusion to the years of association the disciples had enjoyed with Jesus.

Parted from them. Jesus had been standing close to the disciples, perhaps in the center as they stood in a circle about Him, and, as His hands stretched out in blessing upon them, He slowly ascended from their midst (see DA 830, 831).

Carried up into heaven. Jesus ascended to heaven “in the form of humanity” (DA 832; see on ch. 24:39). Important textual evidence may be cited (cf. p. 146) for the omission of this clause. Of the fact stated, however, there can be no doubt (see Acts 1:9—11; etc.).

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