Bible verse
While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven.
Luke 24:51 · BSB
The verses around it, from Luke 24.
47 and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
48 You are witnesses of these things.
49 And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
50 When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.
51 While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven.
52 And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
53 praising God continually in the temple.
KJV
And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
ASV
And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven.
ERV
And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven.
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