Luke 24:50-52 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:36-53

Infallible proofs and inevitable partings. The Emmaus pilgrims have hardly entered the upper room and reported their interview with Jesus, receiving the intelligence that perplexed Peter has got his perplexity resolved, when, notwithstanding that the doors are barred for fear of the Jews, the Risen One appears in the midst of them, and says, "Peace be unto you!" They are at first terrified at such an advent, seeing that it sets aside the ordinary laws of matter, and shows all precaution... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:50-51

To Bethany - See the notes at Mark 16:19. Bethany was on the eastern declivity of the Mount of Olives, from which our Lord was taken up to heaven, Acts 1:12. Bethany was a favored place. It was the abode of Martha, and Mary, and Lazarus, and our Saviour delighted to be there. From this place, also, he ascended to his Father and our Father, and to his God and our God.While he blessed them - While he commanded his benediction to rest upon them; while he assured them of his favor, and commended... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:52

They worshipped him - The word “worship” does not “always” denote religious homage. See the notes at Matthew 2:11. Compare Luke 14:10. But here it is to be remarked,That they offered this worship to an “absent” Saviour. It was “after” he left them and had vanished out of their sight. It was, therefore, an act of religion, and was the “first” religious homage that was paid to Jesus after he had left the world. If “they” worshipped an absent Saviour - a Saviour unseen by the bodily eye, it is... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 24:50-53

Luke 24:50-53. And he led them out as far as Bethany Not the town, but the district: namely, to the mount of Olives, which was within the boundaries of Bethany. And he lifted up his hands In a most solemn and devout manner; and blessed them As one that had authority, not only to desire, but to command a blessing upon them. And while he blessed Or was blessing them, and while they beheld, (Acts 1:9,) by which it appears that this event took place in the day-time; he was parted from... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:36-53

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:50-51

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:52

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 24:50-53

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