Acts 1:11

Translations

Modern

“Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.”

Traditional

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.

Literal

…who also said, “Men, Galileans, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, having been taken up from you into heaven, will thus come in that manner you saw Him going into heaven.”

Latin

…qui et dixerunt: Viri Galilæi, quid statis aspicientes in cælum? Hic Jesus, qui assumptus est a vobis in cælum, sic veniet quemadmodum vidistis eum euntem in cælum.

Original

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English

“Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.”

Notes

Acts 1:11

in the same way: Jesus promised to return from heaven in the same way (see Matthew 24:30; Mark 13:26; John 14:3). Jesus has gone to heaven to prepare a place for his followers (John 12:26; 14:1–4; 2 Corinthians 5:4; Philippians 3:21; Hebrews 6:20).

Acts 1:6–11

He was taken up: Jesus ascended into heaven (see also Luke 24:50–53). This happened on the Mount of Olives (Acts 1:12; Luke 24:50). This was the last physical appearance of Jesus. He ascended into heaven, where he will stay "until the time comes for the restoration of all things" (Acts 3:21).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter “He Will Come” God’s Commitment to His People The Ascension of Jesus

Events

Jesus ascends to Heaven

Related verses

Revelation 1:7
Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.
1 Thessalonians 4:16
For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise.
Mark 13:26
At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
John 14:3
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.
Matthew 24:30
At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Matthew 16:27
For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.
Matthew 25:31
When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne.
Daniel 7:13–14
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.
1 Thessalonians 1:10
…and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.
Luke 21:27
At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
2 Thessalonians 1:7–10
…and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels
Acts 13:31
…and for many days He was seen by those who had accompanied Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now His witnesses to our people.

Parallels

Mark 16:19–20 Luke 24:50–53

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Places

Galilee: Region in northern Israel; key location in Jesus' ministry

Glossary

Ascension of Christ Book of the Acts of the Apostles Eschatology Exaltation of Christ Galilee Heaven Jesus Christ Peter, the Apostle Pillar of Fire and Cloud Second Coming of Christ

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of At the Ascension Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Present at the Ascension Angels: Announced: The Ascension and Second Coming of Christ Ascension of Jesus Cloud of Glory: Our Lord Shall Make his Second Appearance In Galilee: Christ: Chose his Apostles From Galilee: The Northern District of Palestine: Disciples Were Chiefly From Jesus, the Christ: Ascends to Heaven (Near Bethany) Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of The Ascension of Christ: His Second Coming Shall be in Like Manner As The Second Coming of Christ: Foretold by Angels The Second Coming of Christ: The Manner of As he Ascended Translation of Jesus

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