Ascension — Meaning in the Bible
Jesus' going up into heaven forty days after his resurrection, as his disciples watched.
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
What it means
Acts says Jesus appeared over forty days, then was taken up and a cloud received him; two men in white said he would come back in the same way. Acts 1:3Acts 1:9–11
Luke's Gospel ends with Jesus blessing the disciples at Bethany and being carried up into heaven. Luke 24:50–53Ephesians 4:8–10
Key passages
- Luke 24:50–53 — Luke's Gospel ends.
- Acts 1:1–11 — Acts begins.
- Ephesians 4:8–10 — He ascended on high.
For children
The ascension is when Jesus went up into heaven while his friends watched. Angels said he will come back. Acts 1:9–11