^{44 Ref} He said to them, "This is what I told you, while I was still with you, that all things which are written in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me must be fulfilled."

^{45 Ref} Then he opened their minds, that they might understand the Scriptures.

^{46 Ref} He said to them, "Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the 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 to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

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

^{49 Ref} Behold, I send forth the promise of my Father on you. But wait in the city of Jerusalem until you are clothed with power from on high."

^{50 Ref} He led them out as far as Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

^{51 Ref} It happened, while he blessed them, that he withdrew from them, and was carried up into heaven.