Luke 24:49

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I will send you the one my Father has promised, but you must stay in the city until you are given power from heaven.

Cross References

Isaiah 32:15

When the Spirit is given to us from heaven, deserts will become orchards thick as fertile forests.

John 14:26

But the Holy Spirit will come and help you, because the Father will send the Spirit to take my place. The Spirit will teach you everything and will remind you of what I said while I was with you.

John 15:26

I will send you the Spirit who comes from the Father and shows what is true. The Spirit will help you and will tell you about me.

Acts 1:4

While he was still with them, he said: Don't leave Jerusalem yet. Wait here for the Father to give you the Holy Spirit, just as I told you he has promised to do.

Acts 1:8

But the Holy Spirit will come upon you and give you power. Then you will tell everyone about me in Jerusalem, in all Judea, in Samaria, and everywhere in the world.”

Acts 16:7

After they arrived in Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not let them.