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Acts 1

Acts 1:12

Matthias Replaces Judas · Acts 1:12–26
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Translations

Modern
Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near the city, a Sabbath day’s journey away.
Traditional
Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey.
Literal
Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, holding a Sabbath’s journey.
Latin
Tunc reversi sunt Jerosolymam a monte qui vocatur Oliveti, qui est juxta Jerusalem, sabbati habens iter.

Original

Greek
English
Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near the city, a Sabbath day’s journey away.

Notes

Acts 1:12

Those who witnessed Christ going into heaven returned to Jerusalem with joy, worship, excitement, and praise to God (Luke 24:52). The angels' message eased their doubts (see study note on Acts 1:3).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter The Growth of the Church

Events

Measurements

  • a Sabbath day’s journey away: About 3,000 ft (914.4 m)

People

Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions Mount of Olives: A mountain ridge east of Jerusalem

Glossary

Andrew, the Apostle Ascension of Christ Book of the Acts of the Apostles Day’s Journey Mount of Olives Olivet Peter, the Apostle Sabbath Day’s Journey

Topics

Ascension of Jesus Cooperation Day: Sabbath Day's Journey, About Two-Thousand Paces Jesus, the Christ: Ascends to Heaven (Near Bethany) Measure: A Sabbath Day's Journey, Two Thousand Paces Mount of Olives: Jesus Makes his Ascension From Sabbath Day's Journey: About Two-Thousand Paces The Ascension of Christ: from Mount Olivet Travellers: The Jews Prohibited from Taking Long Journeys on the Sabbath