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Luke 24:51 Cross-References
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“And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.”
Luke 24:51 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 24:51
And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven (καὶ ἐγένετο ἐν τῷ εὐλογεῖν αὐτὸν αὐτοὺς διέστη ἀπ' αὐτῶν καὶ ἀνεφέρετο εἰς τὸν οὐρανόν). The ascension occurred during Jesus' priestly benediction—en tō eulogein (ἐν τῷ εὐλογεῖν, "while blessing"). This recalls the high priest's blessing at the temple and positions Jesus as eternal High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16, 7:24-25). The verb diestē (διέστη, "was parted" or "was separated") indicates a physical departure, while anephereto (ἀνεφέρετο, "was carried up") describes passive divine action—God exalted...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 24:51
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“as they were looking”
“Don't touch me, for I haven't yet ascended to my Father; but go to my brothers, and tell them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'”
“after he had spoken to them”
“as they still went on”
“the very image of his substance”
“who has passed through the heavens”
“When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.{Psalm 68:18}”