Acts 1:2

Good News Translation (US Version)

until the day he was taken up to heaven. Before he was taken up, he gave instructions by the power of the Holy Spirit to the men he had chosen as his apostles.

Cross References

Acts 1:9

After saying this, he was taken up to heaven as they watched him, and a cloud hid him from their sight.

Hebrews 9:24

For Christ did not go into a Holy Place made by human hands, which was a copy of the real one. He went into heaven itself, where he now appears on our behalf in the presence of God.

Acts 10:38

You know about Jesus of Nazareth and how God poured out on him the Holy Spirit and power. He went everywhere, doing good and healing all who were under the power of the Devil, for God was with him.

John 20:21

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I send you.”

John 13:18

“I am not talking about all of you; I know those I have chosen. But the scripture must come true that says, ‘The man who shared my food turned against me.’

John 13:3

Jesus knew that the Father had given him complete power; he knew that he had come from God and was going to God.

Isaiah 48:16

“Now come close to me and hear what I say. From the beginning I have spoken openly and have always made my words come true.” (Now the Sovereign Lord has given me his power and sent me.)

Revelation 21:14

The city's wall was built on twelve foundation stones, on which were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

Revelation 3:22

“If you have ears, then, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches!”

Revelation 3:16

But because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I am going to spit you out of my mouth!

Revelation 3:13

“If you have ears, then, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches!

Revelation 2:29

“If you have ears, then, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches!

Revelation 2:11

“If you have ears, then, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches! “Those who win the victory will not be hurt by the second death.

Revelation 2:7

“If you have ears, then, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches! “To those who win the victory I will give the right to eat the fruit of the tree of life that grows in the Garden of God.

Revelation 1:1

This book is the record of the events that Jesus Christ revealed. God gave him this revelation in order to show to his servants what must happen very soon. Christ made these things known to his servant John by sending his angel to him,

2 Peter 3:2

I want you to remember the words that were spoken long ago by the holy prophets, and the command from the Lord and Savior which was given you by your apostles.

1 Peter 3:22

who has gone to heaven and is at the right side of God, ruling over all angels and heavenly authorities and powers.

1 Timothy 3:16

No one can deny how great is the secret of our religion: He appeared in human form, was shown to be right by the Spirit, and was seen by angels. He was preached among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, and was taken up to heaven.

Ephesians 2:20

You, too, are built upon the foundation laid by the apostles and prophets, the cornerstone being Christ Jesus himself.

Galatians 1:1

From Paul, whose call to be an apostle did not come from human beings or by human means, but from Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from death.

Acts 1:13

They entered the city and went up to the room where they were staying: Peter, John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Patriot, and Judas son of James.

Acts 1:11

and said, “Galileans, why are you standing there looking up at the sky? This Jesus, who was taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way that you saw him go to heaven.”

John 20:17

“Do not hold on to me,” Jesus told her, “because I have not yet gone back up to the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them that I am returning to him who is my Father and their Father, my God and their God.”

John 17:13

And now I am coming to you, and I say these things in the world so that they might have my joy in their hearts in all its fullness.

John 16:28

I did come from the Father, and I came into the world; and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father.”

John 13:1

It was now the day before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. He had always loved those in the world who were his own, and he loved them to the very end.

John 6:70

Jesus replied, “I chose the twelve of you, didn't I? Yet one of you is a devil!”

John 6:62

Suppose, then, that you should see the Son of Man go back up to the place where he was before?

John 3:34

The one whom God has sent speaks God's words, because God gives him the fullness of his Spirit.

John 1:16

Out of the fullness of his grace he has blessed us all, giving us one blessing after another.

Luke 24:51

As he was blessing them, he departed from them and was taken up into heaven.

Luke 9:51

As the time drew near when Jesus would be taken up to heaven, he made up his mind and set out on his way to Jerusalem.

Mark 6:30

The apostles returned and met with Jesus, and told him all they had done and taught.

Matthew 12:28

No, it is not Beelzebul, but God's Spirit, who gives me the power to drive out demons, which proves that the Kingdom of God has already come upon you.

Matthew 3:16

As soon as Jesus was baptized, he came up out of the water. Then heaven was opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God coming down like a dove and lighting on him.

Isaiah 61:1

The Sovereign Lord has filled me with his Spirit. He has chosen me and sent me To bring good news to the poor, To heal the broken-hearted, To announce release to captives And freedom to those in prison.

Isaiah 42:1

The Lord says, “Here is my servant, whom I strengthen— the one I have chosen, with whom I am pleased. I have filled him with my Spirit, and he will bring justice to every nation.

Revelation 2:17

“If you have ears, then, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches! “To those who win the victory I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give each of them a white stone on which is written a new name that no one knows except the one who receives it.