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Luke 24:51
While he blessed them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven.
Luke 24:51 · World English Bible
Luke 24:51 in other translations
And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven.
It happened, while he blessed them, that he withdrew from them, and was carried up into heaven.
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In context
48 You are witnesses of these things.
49 Behold, I send out the promise of my Father on you. But wait in the city of Jerusalem until you are clothed with power from on high.”
50 He led them out as far as Bethany, and he lifted up his hands and blessed them.
51 While he blessed them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven.
52 They worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
53 and were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
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