46 He also said to them, “This is what is written:E The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead the third day,am 47 and repentance forF forgiveness of sinsan will be proclaimed in his name to all the nations,ao beginning at Jerusalem.ap 48 You are witnessesaq of these things. 49 And look, I am sending youG what my Father promised.ar As for you, stay in the cityH until you are empoweredI,as from on high.”

THE ASCENSION OF JESUS

50 Then he led them out to the vicinity of Bethany,at and lifting up his handsau he blessed them. 51 And while he was blessing them, he left them and was carried up into heaven.av 52 After worshiping him,aw they returned to Jerusalem with great joy.ax 53 And they were continually in the temple praising God.J,ay