He led them out as far as Bethany; then, lifting his hands, he blessed them.
Then they made their way back to Jerusalem from the hill called 'The Olive-Orchard'; it is close to Jerusalem, only a sabbath day's journey from it.
Then he left them and went outside the city to Bethany, where he spent the night.
Now when they came near Jerusalem, near Bethphage and Bethany, at the Hill of Olives, he despatched two of his disciples,
Then he put his arms round them, laid his hands on them and blessed them.
And as he blessed them he parted from them [and was carried up to heaven].
On saying this he was lifted up while they looked on, and a cloud took him out of sight.
Now I want the men to offer prayer at any meeting of the church; and let the hands they lift to heaven be holy — they must be free from anger and dissension.