Luke 24:50 “When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands…”

Luke 24:50

When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

World English Bible

He led them out as far as Bethany, and he lifted up his hands and blessed them.

American Standard Version

And he led them out until they were over against Bethany: and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

Geneva Bible 1599

Afterward he lead them out into Bethania, and lift vp his hands, and blessed them.

Darby Translation

And he led them out as far as Bethany, and having lifted up his hands, he blessed them.

Young's Literal Translation

And he led them forth without — unto Bethany, and having lifted up his hands he did bless them,

Bible in Basic English

And he took them out till they were near Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he gave them a blessing.

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Cross references

“as far”

Acts 1:12 Mark 11:1

Acts 1:12 · BSB

Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near the city, a Sabbath day’s journey away.

Mark 11:1 · BSB

As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two of His disciples

“he lifted”

Genesis 49:28 Numbers 6:23–27 Genesis 14:18–20 Genesis 27:4 Genesis 48:9 Mark 10:16

Genesis 49:28 · BSB

These are the tribes of Israel, twelve in all, and this was what their father said to them. He blessed them, and he blessed each one with a suitable blessing.

Numbers 6:23–27 · BSB

“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:

Genesis 14:18–20 · BSB

Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High —

Genesis 27:4 · BSB

Then prepare a tasty dish that I love and bring it to me to eat, so that I may bless you before I die.”

Genesis 48:9 · BSB

Joseph said to his father, “They are the sons God has given me in this place.” So Jacob said, “Please bring them to me, that I may bless them.”

Mark 10:16 · BSB

And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.

Also

Matthew 21:17

Matthew 21:17 · BSB

Then He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where He spent the night.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

49And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

51While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven.

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