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A Public, Visible Proof
Commentators emphasize that Jesus's ascension was not a secret disappearance. It happened in broad daylight as the disciples were looking directly at Him. This visible departure served as undeniable proof that His work was approved by God, confirming His resurrection and clarifying that His kingdom is heavenly, not earthly. This event was designed to leave no room for doubt.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 1:9
18th Century
Theologian
While they beheld. While they saw him. It was of importance to state that circumstance, and to state it distinctly. It is not aff…
AT Robertson
On Acts 1:9
As they were looking (βλεποντων αυτων). Genitive absolute. The present participle accents the fact that they were looking directly…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 1:9
19th Century
Bishop
He was taken up; and a cloud received him . . .—It is remarkable how little stress is laid in the Gospels on the fact tha…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 1:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
Luke wrote before concerning the two men, in shining garments, who said to the women at the sepulcher, Why seek you the living among the dead? …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 1:9
For Jesus’ ascension Luke simply says that he “was taken up.” He tells us very little else about it except that it occurred after Jesus had given h…
John Calvin
On Acts 1:9
16th Century
Theologian
The readers may learn from our Institutions what profit we reap from the ascension of Christ. Nevertheless, because it is one of the chief points o…
John Gill
On Acts 1:9
17th Century
Pastor
And when he had spoken these things
That the times and seasons were not to be known by them, but to be kept a secret by t…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 1:6–11
17th Century
Minister
They were earnest in asking about what their Master had never directed or encouraged them to seek. Our Lord knew that his ascension and the teachin…