Luke 24:51 bbe — And while he was doing so, he went from them and was taken up into heaven.

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"And while he was doing so, he went from them and was taken up into heaven."

— Luke 24:51, Bible in Basic English

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“And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.”
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Luke 24 — Context

You are witnesses of these things.

And now I will send to you what my father has undertaken to give you, but do not go from the town, till the power from heaven comes to you.

And he took them out till they were near Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he gave them a blessing.

And while he was doing so, he went from them and was taken up into heaven.

And they gave him worship and went back to Jerusalem with great joy.

And they were in the Temple at all times, giving praise to God.

Luke 24:51 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 24:51 say?

Luke 24:51 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And while he was doing so, he went from them and was taken up into heaven.”

Where is Luke 24:51 in the Bible?

Luke 24:51 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 24, verse 51.

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 24:51.

What translation should I read Luke 24:51 in?

Luke 24:51 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 24:51?

Luke 24:51 reads (BBE): “And while he was doing so, he went from them and was taken up into heaven.” 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.

Luke 24:51 bbe — And while he was doing so, he went from them and was taken up into heaven.

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