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Acts 1:11 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Acts 1:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 1 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”
Acts 1:11 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 1:11
This same Jesus... shall so come in like manner—The angelic announcement emphasizes the personal, visible, bodily return of Christ. The Greek 'houtos' (this same) stresses identity—the risen Jesus who ascended will return unchanged. In like manner (ὃν τρόπον) means his return will mirror the ascension: visible, bodily, to the Mount of Olives. This combats both realized eschatology (no future return) and spiritualized interpretations. The two angels recall Luke's resurrection account (24:4), bracketing Jesus' post-resurrection ministry with heavenly messengers confirming God's plan.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 1:11
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“he is coming with the clouds”
“with the voice of the archangel”
“And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.”
“I will come again”
“and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory.”
“and then he will render to everyone according to his deeds.”
“whom he raised from the dead--Jesus”
“and behold”
“And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.”