^{44 Ref} And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

^{45 Ref} Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,

^{46 Ref} 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 Ref} And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

^{48 Ref} And ye are witnesses of these things.

^{49 Ref} 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 Ref} And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

^{51 Ref} And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.