Luke 24:51 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 24:50-53

This evangelist omits the solemn meeting between Christ and his disciples in Galilee; but what he said to them there, and at other interviews, he subjoins to what he said to them at the first visit he made them on the evening of the day he rose; and has now nothing more to account for but his ascension into heaven, of which we have a very brief narrative in these verses, in which we are told, I. How solemnly Christ took leave of his disciples. Christ's design being to reconcile heaven and... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 24:50-53

24:50-53 Jesus led them out as far as Bethany; and he raised his hands and blessed them; and as he was blessing them he parted from them, and was borne up into heaven. And when they had worshipped him they returned to Jerusalem with great joy; and they were continually in the Temple praising God. The ascension must always remain a mystery, for it attempts to put into words what is beyond words and to describe what is beyond description. But that something such should happen was essential.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 24:51

And it came to pass, while he blessed them ,.... Just as he was finishing the words, by which he expressed the blessings he bestowed on them: he was parted from them ; as Elijah was from Elisha: their spiritual and mystical union by him remained, which is indissoluble; nor was his gracious presence from them withdrawn; nor was this parting in anger and resentment, as he sometimes does withdraw from his people, on account of their sinful conduct, in a little wrath, for a moment, resenting... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:51

Carried up into heaven - Ανεφερετο - into that heaven from which he had descended, John 1:18 ; John 3:13 . This was forty days after his resurrection, Acts 1:3 , during which time he had given the most convincing proofs of that resurrection, not only to the apostles, but to many others - to upwards of five hundred at one time, 1 Corinthians 15:6 . As in his life they had seen the way to the kingdom, and in his death the price of the kingdom, so in his ascension they had the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 24:50-53

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

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

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 24:50-53

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 24:50-53

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 24:51

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:51

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:36-53

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50-53

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50-53

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:51

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

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

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