⁴⁶ He told them:

The Scriptures say that the Messiah must suffer, then three days later he will rise from death.⁴⁷ They also say that all people of every nation must be told in my name to turn to God, in order to be forgiven. So beginning in Jerusalem, ⁴⁸ you must tell everything that has happened. ⁴⁹ I will send you the one my Father has promised,[e] but you must stay in the city until you are given power from heaven.

⁵⁰ Jesus led his disciples out to Bethany, where he raised his hands and blessed them. ⁵¹ As he was doing this, he left and was taken up to heaven.[f] ⁵² After his disciples had worshiped him,[g] they returned to Jerusalem and were very happy. ⁵³ They spent their time in the temple, praising God.