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The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:49

And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you . Promised on the last Passover evening (John 14-16; see especially John 14:16-26 ; John 15:26 , John 15:27 ; John 16:7 , etc.), and fulfilled partly on the first Easter evening, when he breathed on them ( John 20:22 ), and completely on the first Pentecost ( Acts 2:1 , etc.). But tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high . These words apparently were spoken on the day of his ascension... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:49

The secret of spiritual strength. How came it to pass that the apostles of our Lord became such strong men and did such noble work for their Master and for mankind so soon after they manifested such weakness as they did? We consider— I. THEIR INSUFFICIENCY UP TO THE TIME OF THE ASCENSION . They had been receiving for many months the inestimable advantage of Christ's own teaching for their mental enlightenment, and his own influence for their spiritual ennoblement.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50

And he led them out as far as to Bethany; more accurately, and he led them out until they were over against Bethany. The scene of the Ascension could scarcely have been the central summit of the Mount of Olives ( Jebel-el-Tur ), according to ancient tradition; but it is more likely that it took place on one of the remoter uplands which lie above the village. "On the wild uplands which immediately overhang the village, he finally withdrew from the eyes of his disciples, in a seclusion... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50

The Ascension. Many thoughts offer themselves to us as we think upon this last scene. I. THE FITNESS OF THE PLACE WHENCE JESUS ASCENDED . Not, indeed, that Jerusalem could claim to be worthy of such an honour—Jerusalem that had but lately dyed its hands in the blood of its Messiah. But as the ancient dwelling-place of God, as the seat and source of heavenly truth, as the metropolis of religion upon the earth, as the place that furnishes the name and type of the city of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50-53

THE ASCENSION . In considering the questions which suggest themselves in connection with the ascension of our blessed Lord, we are met on the threshold with the fact that only St. Luke, in his Gospel in this place, and in the Acts (1.), has given us a detailed account of the scene. But the fact is referred to plainly by St. John ( John 3:13 ; John 6:62 ; John 20:17 ) and by St. Paul ( Ephesians 4:9 , Ephesians 4:10 ; 1 Timothy 3:16 ). A vast number of passages besides, in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50-53

The farewell and the Ascension. Once more the old relation is resumed. The Shepherd of Israel goes before his little flock. They see him, as in the former time, at their head. The well-known route is taken, the well-known place is reached. And the crowning memory of Bethany is imprinted on their hearts. It is the scene of the last adieu, of the Ascension ( Luke 24:50 ). In the earlier history of Israel ( 2 Kings 2:1-25 .) there was a day when the sons of the prophets, referring to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:51

And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven; more accurately rendered, while he blessed them , he parted from them , and was carried up into heaven. The last clause, "was carried up into heaven," is absent from some, but not from the majority of the older authorities. The Acts ( Acts 1:9 ) describe the act of ascension thus: "As they were looking, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight." The eleven and those... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:52

And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. This "great joy," on first thoughts, is singular till we read between the lines, and see how perfectly they now grasped the new mode of the Lord's connection with his own. They knew that henceforth, not for a little time as before the cross, not fitfully as since the Resurrection, but that for ever, though their eyes might not see him, would they feel his blessed presence near (see John 14:28 ; John 16:7 ). One question... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:53

And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen. These last words of the Gospel just alluded to the life of the first teachers, which is dwelt upon with considerable detail in the Acts. In the early days which succeeded the Ascension, the temple and its courts were the principal resort of the teachers of the new "way." We know that in an extraordinarily short time the numbers of adherents to the crucified and risen Jesus, in Jerusalem only, were counted by thousands.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:45

Opened he their understanding - Enabled them fully to comprehend the meaning of the prophecies which foretold his death and resurrection. They had seen him die, they now saw him risen. Their prejudices were now, by his instructions, and by the facts which they could no longer call in question, removed, and they no longer doubted that he was the Messiah, and that all the “facts” in the case which had before confounded them could be easily accounted for. Hence, we may learn:That “facts,” or the... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:49

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:49

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50-53

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50-53

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:51

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:52

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:53

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:45

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