Luk 24:50 | NET2full | STEP | Then Jesus led them out as far as Bethany , and lifting up his hands , he blessed them .

‏ Luke 24:50

Jesus’ Departure

50 Then ^{▼▼tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.} Jesus ^{▼▼tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} led them out as far as Bethany, ^{▼▼sn Bethany was village on the Mount of Olives about 2 mi (3 km) from Jerusalem; see John 11:1, 18.} and lifting up his hands, he blessed them.