![]() ![]() Sky and Heaven In Greek, the same word ουρανος (ou-ranos) is used for both sky and heaven.Five distinct words are used to emphasise the eye-witness evidence. Disciples Observe as Eye Witnesses In verses 9-11, there are six references, to the apostles' observance of the ascension.Jesus Ascends The ascension of Jesus is described in several other passages (Luke 24:51, Mark 16:19, Acts 2:33, Ephesians 4:10).While they looked intently at his departure into the sky, behold two men in white garments stood by them" (Acts 1:9-10). ¶ "Following these sayings, Jesus was lifted up while they watched, and a cloud took him from their eyes. ¶“ 14These all kept fiercely united in prayer and petition, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers” (Acts 1:14). 13They went in, and up to the room where they were staying: Peter, James, John, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Jude of James” (Acts 1:12-13). ¶“ 12Then they returned to Jerusalem from the hill called Olive Grove, which is near Jerusalem a Sabbath's journey. ![]() 11And they said, 'Men from Galilee, why linger gazing skyward? This Jesus taken from you into heaven will come thus, in the way you have seen him go into heaven.” (Acts 1:9-11). 10While they looked intently at his departure into the sky, behold two men in white garments stood by them. ![]() ¶“ 9Following these sayings, Jesus was lifted up while they watched, and a cloud took him from their eyes. ![]()
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