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. |