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Jesus Returns to Heaven

(Mark 16.19,20; Acts 1.9-11)

50 (A) Jesus led his disciples out to Bethany, where he raised his hands and blessed them. 51 As he was doing this, he left and was taken up to heaven.[a] 52 After his disciples had worshiped him,[b] they returned to Jerusalem and were very happy. 53 They spent their time in the temple, praising God.

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Footnotes

  1. 24.51 and was taken up to heaven: These words are not in some manuscripts.
  2. 24.52 After his disciples had worshiped him: These words are not in some manuscripts.

The Ascension of Jesus

50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany,(A) he lifted up his hands and blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.(B) 52 Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. 53 And they stayed continually at the temple,(C) praising God.

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