While he blessed them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Luke 24:51 in context
Luke 24:48–53
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
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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,
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