^{45 Ref} Then he made the holy Writings clear to their minds.

^{46 Ref} And he said to them, So it is in the Writings that the Christ would undergo death, and come back to life again on the third day;

^{47 Ref} And that teaching about a change of heart and forgiveness of sins is to be given to Jerusalem first and to all nations in his name.

^{48 Ref} You are witnesses of these things.

^{49 Ref} 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.

^{50 Ref} And he took them out till they were near Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he gave them a blessing.

^{51 Ref} And while he was doing so, he went from them and was taken up into heaven.