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Luke 24:48-50
Contemporary English Version
Luke 24:48-50
Contemporary English Version
48 you must tell everything that has happened. 49 (A) I will send you the one my Father has promised,[a] but you must stay in the city until you are given power from heaven.
Jesus Returns to Heaven
(Mark 16.19,20; Acts 1.9-11)
50 (B) Jesus led his disciples out to Bethany, where he raised his hands and blessed them.
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- 24.49 the one my Father has promised: Jesus means the Holy Spirit.
Luke 24:48-50
New International Version
Luke 24:48-50
New International Version
48 You are witnesses(A) of these things. 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised;(B) but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
The Ascension of Jesus
50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany,(C) he lifted up his hands and blessed them.
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