Luke 24:49 kjv — And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with p…

King James Version

"And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high."

— Luke 24:49, King James Version

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Luke 24 — Context

46

And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:

47

And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

48

And ye are witnesses of these things.

49

And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

50

And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

51

And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

52

And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:

Luke 24:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 24:49 say?
Luke 24:49 in the King James Version reads: “And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.”
Where is Luke 24:49 in the Bible?
Luke 24:49 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 24, verse 49.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 24:49.
What translation should I read Luke 24:49 in?
Luke 24:49 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 Luke 24:49?
Luke 24:49 reads (KJV): “And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.” 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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