Translations
Modern
And while they were gathered together, He commanded them: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift the Father promised, which you have heard Me discuss.
Traditional
And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
Literal
And being assembled together, He instructed them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to await the promise of the Father: “That which you heard of Me;
Latin
Et convescens, præcepit eis ab Jerosolymis ne discederent, sed exspectarent promissionem Patris, quam audistis (inquit) per os meum:
Interlinear
Greek
English
And while they were gathered together, He commanded them: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift the Father promised, which you have heard Me discuss.
Notes
wait for the gift the Father promised: See 2:1–13; compare with John 14:15–17.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Topics
Christian Minister: Promises To, Joys of God: Fatherhood of Jerusalem: Gospel First Preached At Jerusalem: Miraculous Gift of the Holy Spirit First Given At Jesus, the Christ: Appears to James and Also to all the Apostles (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Promises of, Prophetic The Apostles: Witnesses of the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ The Promises of God: should Wait for the Performance of Trinity: The Holy Waiting for the Fulfillment of his Promises Waiting Upon God: For: The Fulfillment of his Promises