168 Grk “And it happened that when.” The introductory phrase ἐγένετο (egeneto, “it happened that”), common in Luke (69 times) and Acts (54 times), is redundant in contemporary English and has not been translated.
169 Grk “the days were being fulfilled.” There is literary design here. This starts what has been called in the Gospel of Luke the “Jerusalem Journey.” It is not a straight-line trip, but a journey to meet his fate (Luke 13:31–35).
170 Taken up is a reference to Jesus’ upcoming return to heaven by crucifixion and resurrection (compare Luke 9:31). This term was used in the of Elijah’s departure in 2 Kgs 2:9.
171 Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
172 Grk “he set his face,” a Semitic idiom that speaks of a firm, unshakable resolve to do something (Gen 31:21; Isa 50:7).
173 For location see ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; .

In other versions

When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.

As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.

When the days were coming to a close for him to be taken up, he determined to journey to Jerusalem.

As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.

Now it happened that when the days were approaching for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.

And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

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