Luke 24:46-53 ▼

46 and said, “And so it is written, that the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,

47 and that repentance [necessary] for forgiveness of sins would be preached in His name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.

48 You are witnesses of these things.

49 Listen carefully: I am sending the Promise of My Father [the Holy Spirit] upon you; but you are to remain in the city [of Jerusalem] until you are clothed (fully equipped) with power from on high.”

50 Then He led them out as far as Bethany, and lifted up His hands and blessed them.

51 While He was blessing them, He left them and was taken up into heaven.

52 And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy [fully understanding that He lives and that He is the Son of God];

53 and they were continually in the temple blessing and praising God.