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Acts 1:12 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Acts 1:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 1 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey .”
Acts 1:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 1:12
The 'sabbath day's journey' (about 2,000 cubits or half a mile) indicates the disciples remained observant Jews. Their return to the 'upper room' established a place of prayer and community. Luke's list of the eleven apostles (minus Judas) emphasizes the witnesses who would carry Christ's testimony to the world.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 1:12
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“and returned to Jerusalem with great joy”
“and came to Bethsphage”
“and he lifted up his hands”
“which is before Jerusalem on the east; and the Mount of Olives will be split in two”
“the disciples came to him privately”
“and every night he would go out and spend the night on the mountain that is called Olivet.”
“they went out to the Mount of Olives.”
“about fifteen stadia{15 stadia is about 2.8 kilometers or 1.7 miles} away.”