Acts 1:9 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)9 And when Jesus had said these things, just as the apostles were watching [Him], He was taken up by a cloud [and disappeared] out of their sight. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17699 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition9 And when He had said this, even as they were looking [at Him], He was caught up, and a cloud received and carried Him away out of their sight. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible9 After Jesus said these things, as they were watching, he was lifted up and a cloud took him out of their sight. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version9 And when he had said these things, while they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. Ver Capítulo |
These people are the ones who did not practice sexual immorality with women, for they were virgins [Note: This probably has reference to people who avoided idolatry]. These are people who followed the Lamb wherever He went. They were purchased from among mankind to be the first fruits [devoted] to God and to the Lamb.
And without question the revealed secret of godly living is great. [It is this]: He [i.e., Christ, or God], who appeared in a fleshly body [was] vindicated [of false charges] by the Holy Spirit; [He was] seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed in throughout the world [and finally] was taken up into glory [i.e., heaven].