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12 Bible verses about the Ascension KJV

Forty days after the resurrection, Jesus was taken up while the disciples watched, and two men in white asked why they were still standing there. These verses cover the account and what the New Testament says he is doing now.

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Mark 16:19 · KJV

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

Luke 24:50-51 · KJV

And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

Acts 1:9 · KJV

And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.

Acts 1:10-11 · KJV

And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

Acts 2:33 · KJV

Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.

Ephesians 4:8 · KJV

Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

Colossians 3:1 · KJV

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

Hebrews 4:14 · KJV

Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

Hebrews 9:24 · KJV

For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

1 Peter 3:22 · KJV

Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

John 14:2-3 · KJV

In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Psalm 68:18 · KJV

Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them.

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