And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
Parallel translations
- WEB He led them out as far as Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
- BSB When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.
- NKJV And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them.
- NASB And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them.
- NLT Then Jesus led them to Bethany, and lifting his hands to heaven, he blessed them.
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Quick answer
Jesus leads the disciples out toward Bethany and blesses them with lifted hands. His final act on earth is one of priestly blessing.
Overview
Bringing the disciples out as far as Bethany, Jesus lifts his hands and blesses them, a gesture echoing the priestly benediction. The risen Lord departs not in judgment but in grace, conferring blessing on his people. This priestly act points to Christ as the great High Priest who ever intercedes for those he loves.
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- Acts 1:12Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey.
- Gen 49:28All these are the twelve tribes of Israel: and this is it that their father spake unto them, and blessed them; every one according to his blessing he blessed them.
- Matt 21:17And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.
- Mark 11:1And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,
- Num 6:23–27Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,
- Heb 7:5–7And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:
- Gen 27:4And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die.
- Gen 48:9And Joseph said unto his father, They are my sons, whom God hath given me in this place. And he said, Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them.
- Mark 10:16And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
- Gen 14:18–20And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.
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