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Acts 1

Acts 1:8

The Ascension · Acts 1:6–11
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Translations

Modern
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Traditional
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Literal
But you will receive power at the Holy Spirit having come upon you, and you will be My witnesses, both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Latin
…sed accipietis virtutem supervenientis Spiritus Sancti in vos, et eritis mihi testes in Jerusalem, et in omni Judæa, et Samaria, et usque ad ultimum terræ.

Original

Greek
English
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Notes

Acts 1:8

  • This key verse shows how the good news about Jesus extended from place to place:

    • It began in Jerusalem and Judea (1:6–8:1).

    • It then came to Samaria (8:4–25).

    • Next, it went to Antioch in Syria (11:19–30).

    • Later, it extended across the Mediterranean Sea to Rome (13:1–28:31).

  • Christ gave a similar mission to Saul of Tarsus (9:15). At first, Saul was well-known for persecuting Jewish Christians. After his encounter with Christ, he became the main person spreading the gospel to non-Jews (Gentiles).

  • when the Holy Spirit comes: The Holy Spirit provided the power for all these missionary efforts for the good news about Jesus.

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).

Events

Parallels

Mark 16:19–20 Luke 24:50–53

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions Judea: The southern region of Israel, centered around Jerusalem Samaria: Capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel; Samaritan inhabitants

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Heal, Healing Heaven Last Days Peter, the Apostle Power Samaritans Son of Man Stephen Witness

Topics

Apostles: Duties of Commission of, Above, Being a Witness Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Promises To, Joys of Christian Minister: Witnesses Empowerment Evangelism Evangelists Evangelizing Expectancy Filling of the Holy Spirit God's Power Great Commission Holy Holy Ghost Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Appears to James and Also to all the Apostles (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Promises of, Prophetic Making Disciples Mission Mission Trips Mission Work Missionaries Missionary Work Modern Samaria: Christ After his Resurrection Commanded the Gospel to Be Outreach Power of the Holy Spirit: Promised by Christ Power of the Holy Spirit: Qualifies Ministers Power: Spiritual Receiving the Holy Spirit Sharing with Others Spiritual Breakthrough Spiritual Gifts Spreading the Gospel Testimony: Religious The Apostles: Witnesses of the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ The End of the Earth The Inspiration of the Holy Spirit: Design of To Give Power to Ministers The Jews: The Gospel Preached To, First The Power of the Holy Spirit: Exhibited in Promised by Christ