16 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

• Ascension

• The Ascension

• The Ascension

5 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 2Kgs 2:11 — And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
• Acts 10:3 — He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.
• Acts 10:30 — And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
• Dan 7:9 — I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wh
• John 1:51 — And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
• John 20:12 — And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
• Luke 24:4 — And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
• Luke 24:4 — And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
• Mark 16:5 — And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.
• Matt 17:2 — And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
• Matt 28:3 — His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
• Matt 28:3 — His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
• Rev 3:4 — Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
• Rev 7:14 — And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
• Rev 19:8 — And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.