Design of Christ's Ascension
Mark 16:19
So then after the Lord had spoken to them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.


1. To confirm the prophecies.

2. To commence His mediatorial work in heaven.

3. To send the Holy Ghost.

4. To prepare a place for His people.He went up as our Representative, Forerunner, High Priest, and Intercessor, and as the King of Glory.

(G. S. Bowes.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

WEB: So then the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.




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