Acts 1:9 web — When he had said these things, as they were looking, he was taken up, and a cloud received him out of their sight.

World English Bible

"When he had said these things, as they were looking, he was taken up, and a cloud received him out of their sight."

— Acts 1:9, World English Bible

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Acts 1 — Context

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Therefore, when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, are you now restoring the kingdom to Israel?"

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He said to them, "It isn't for you to know times or seasons which the Father has set within his own authority.

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But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth."

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When he had said these things, as they were looking, he was taken up, and a cloud received him out of their sight.

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While they were looking steadfastly into the sky as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white clothing,

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who also said, "You men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who was received up from you into the sky will come back in the same way as you saw him going into the sky."

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Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away.

Acts 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 1:9 say?
Acts 1:9 in the World English Bible reads: “When he had said these things, as they were looking, he was taken up, and a cloud received him out of their sight.”
Where is Acts 1:9 in the Bible?
Acts 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 1, verse 9.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 1:9.
What translation should I read Acts 1:9 in?
Acts 1:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 1:9?
Acts 1:9 reads (WEB): “When he had said these things, as they were looking, he was taken up, and a cloud received him out of their sight.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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