New International VersionOn one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.
New Living TranslationOnce when he was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before.
English Standard VersionAnd while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me;
Berean Standard BibleAnd while they were gathered together, He commanded them: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift the Father promised, which you have heard Me discuss.
Berean Literal BibleAnd being assembled together, He instructed them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to await the promise of the Father: "That which you heard of Me;
King James BibleAnd, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
New King James VersionAnd being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me;
New American Standard BibleGathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, “Which,” He said, “you heard of from Me;
NASB 1995Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, “Which,” He said, “you heard of from Me;
NASB 1977And gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, “Which,” He said, “you heard of from Me;
Legacy Standard BibleAnd gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, “Which,” He said, “you heard of from Me;
Amplified BibleWhile being together and eating with them, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, “Of which,” He said, “you have heard Me speak.
Christian Standard BibleWhile he was with them, he commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for the Father’s promise. “Which,” he said, “you have heard me speak about;
Holman Christian Standard BibleWhile He was together with them, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for the Father’s promise. “This,” He said, “is what you heard from Me;
American Standard Versionand, being assembled together with them, he charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, said he, ye heard from me:
Contemporary English VersionWhile 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.
English Revised Versionand, being assembled together with them, he charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, said he, ye heard from me:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationOnce, while he was meeting with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem but to wait there for what the Father had promised. Jesus said to them, "I've told you what the Father promises:
Good News TranslationAnd when they came together, he gave them this order: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift I told you about, the gift my Father promised.
International Standard VersionWhile he was meeting with them, he ordered them, "Don't leave Jerusalem. Instead, wait for what the Father has promised, about which you heard me speak,
NET BibleWhile he was with them, he declared, "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait there for what my Father promised, which you heard about from me.
New Heart English BibleBeing assembled together with them, he commanded them, "Do not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which you heard from me.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd being assembled with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard from me.
Weymouth New TestamentAnd while in their company He charged them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for the Father's promised gift. "This you have heard of," He said, "from me. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd while they were gathered together, He commanded them: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift the Father promised, which you have heard Me discuss.
World English BibleBeing assembled together with them, he commanded them, “Don’t depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which you heard from me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, “Which you heard from Me;
Berean Literal BibleAnd being assembled together, He instructed them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to await the promise of the Father: "That which you heard of Me;
Young's Literal Translation And being assembled together with them, he commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, 'Ye did hear of me;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd, being collected together, he enjoined them not to be separated from Jerusalem, but to wait for the solemn promise of the Father, which ye heard of me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd eating together with them, he commanded them, that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but should wait for the promise of the Father, which you have heard (saith he) by my mouth.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd dining with them, he instructed them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but that they should wait for the Promise of the Father, “about which you have heard,” he said, “from my own mouth.
New American BibleWhile meeting with them, he enjoined them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for “the promise of the Father about which you have heard me speak;
New Revised Standard VersionWhile staying with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. “This,” he said, “is what you have heard from me; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as he ate bread with them, he commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem but to wait for the promise of the Father, the one of whom you have heard from me.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd as he ate bread with them, he commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for The Promise of The Father, “Which”, he said, “you have heard from me.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd calling them together, he commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of my Father, which, said he, you have heard from me;
Godbey New Testamentand being assembled together with them, He commanded them, Not to depart from Jerusalem, but to await the promise of the Father which ye heard from me;
Haweis New Testament
and assembling them together, commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, said he, ye have heard from me.
Mace New Testament
being with them when they were assembled, he order'd they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for what the father had promis'd, which, said he, I mention'd.
Weymouth New Testament
And while in their company He charged them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for the Father's promised gift. "This you have heard of," He said, "from me.
Worrell New Testament
And, being assembled together withthem, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, whichsaid He,"Ye heard from Me;
Worsley New Testament
And meetingthem together He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father,which,said He,ye have heard from me;
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Prologue3After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4Andwhile they were gathered together,He commandedthem:“Do not leaveJerusalem,butwait forthe gifttheFatherpromised,whichyou have heardMe discuss.5For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”…
Cross References Luke 24:49And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
John 14:16-17And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.
John 16:7But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.
Joel 2:28-29And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days.
Matthew 3:11I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
John 7:37-39On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” / He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.
Acts 2:1-4When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. / Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. / They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. ...
Isaiah 44:3For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring.
Ezekiel 36:26-27I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.
John 20:22When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
Acts 11:16Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’
Galatians 3:14He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.
John 15:26When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me.
Acts 2:33Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
Romans 8:9You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.
Treasury of Scripture And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, said he, you have heard of me. being assembled together. Acts 10:41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God,even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. Luke 24:41-43 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? … commanded. Luke 24:49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. the promise. Acts 2:33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. Matthew 10:20 For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. Luke 11:13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shallyour heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? Jump to Previous AssembledAwaitChargedCommandCommandedCompanyDepartEatingEffectFather'sGatheringGiftHearHeardJerusalemLeaveOccasionOrdersPromisePromisedStayingTogetherWaitWaitingWordJump to Next AssembledAwaitChargedCommandCommandedCompanyDepartEatingEffectFather'sGatheringGiftHearHeardJerusalemLeaveOccasionOrdersPromisePromisedStayingTogetherWaitWaitingWordActs 1 1.Christ, preparing his apostles to the beholding of his ascension, .4.gathers them together unto the Mount of Olives,6.commands them to expect in Jerusalem the sending down of the Holy Spirit,9.and ascends into heaven in their sight10.After his ascension they are warned by two angels to depart, and to set their minds upon his second coming.12.They accordingly return, and, giving themselves to prayer,23.choose Matthias apostle in the place of Judas.And while they were gathered togetherThis phrase indicates a communal setting, emphasizing the importance of fellowship among the disciples. Gathering together was a common practice for early Christians, reflecting Jewish traditions of communal worship and study. This setting underscores the unity and shared purpose among the disciples as they awaited further instructions from Jesus. He commanded them
The use of "commanded" highlights the authority of Jesus over His disciples. This is not a mere suggestion but a directive from their risen Lord. It reflects the obedience expected of followers of Christ, aligning with the Great Commission inMatthew 28:18-20, where Jesus instructs His disciples to make disciples of all nations. Do not leave Jerusalem
Jerusalem holds significant historical and theological importance. It is the city where Jesus was crucified and resurrected, and it is the center of Jewish worship. By instructing the disciples to remain in Jerusalem, Jesus is setting the stage for the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as those found inIsaiah 2:3 andMicah 4:2, which speak of the word of the Lord going forth from Jerusalem. but wait for the gift the Father promised
The "gift" refers to the Holy Spirit, as promised in the Old Testament (e.g.,Joel 2:28-29) and reiterated by Jesus inJohn 14:16-17. This promise signifies the new covenant and the empowerment of believers to carry out the mission of the church. The waiting period tests the disciples' faith and patience, preparing them for the transformative experience of Pentecost. which you have heard Me discuss
Jesus had previously spoken to His disciples about the coming of the Holy Spirit, as seen inJohn 14:26 andJohn 16:7-15. This reminder serves to reassure the disciples of the continuity of Jesus' mission and the fulfillment of His promises. It also emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding and empowering the early church, marking a new era in God's redemptive plan. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe risen Lord who is instructing His disciples. He is central to the account, providing guidance and preparing them for the coming of the Holy Spirit. 2. The DisciplesThe followers of Jesus who are gathered together. They are the recipients of Jesus' command and are being prepared for their mission. 3. JerusalemThe city where the disciples are instructed to remain. It is significant as the place where the Holy Spirit will be poured out, marking the beginning of the Church's mission. 4. The Promise of the FatherRefers to the Holy Spirit, which Jesus had previously discussed with His disciples. This promise is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and Jesus' own words. 5. The GatheringThe event where Jesus gives this command. It signifies a moment of preparation and anticipation for the disciples. Teaching Points Obedience to Christ's CommandsThe disciples' willingness to wait in Jerusalem demonstrates the importance of obedience to Jesus' instructions, even when the outcome is not immediately visible. The Role of the Holy SpiritUnderstanding the Holy Spirit as a gift from the Father emphasizes the necessity of divine empowerment for the mission of the Church. Patience in God's TimingThe command to wait highlights the importance of patience and trust in God's perfect timing for His promises to be fulfilled. Unity and CommunityThe gathering of the disciples underscores the importance of unity and community in the life of believers, especially in times of waiting and preparation. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Acts 1
How does teamwork reflect God's purpose for unity?
What was the role of the Church at Jerusalem?
How can you give without seeking recognition?
What is the Holy Spirit's outpouring?(4) And, being assembled together with them.--The MSS. present two forms of the participle: one with the meaning given in the English version, the other, but inferior reading, with the sense of "dwelling together with" the disciples. The Vulgate, convescens,"eating with," probably rests on a mistaken etymology of the Greek term. The whole verse is in substance a repetition of Luke 24:49, where see Notes. Verse 4. - He charged them not to deport for commanded them that they should not depart, A.V.; to wait for wait, A.V.; said he for saith he, A.V.; from me for of me, A.V. Being assembled, etc. (R.T. on, its μετ' αὐτῶν); more exactly, as he was assembling with them (Field, in 'Otium Norvicense'). Not to depart from Jerusalem. (See Luke 24:49.) It was necessary, according to the prophecy, Micah 4:2; Isaiah 2:3, that the gospel should go forth from Jerusalem.Wait for the promise. (See Luke 24:49.) The promise of the Father formed the subject of our Lord's discourse to the apostles on the last night of his earthly life, as recorded in John 14:16, 17, 26; John 15:26; John 16:7-14. He doubtless here refers to that conversation, though not, of course, to the record of it in the Gospel of St. John.
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Greek AndΚαὶ(Kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.when they were gathered together,συναλιζόμενος(synalizomenos)Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4871:To be assembled together with. From sun and halizo; to accumulate, i.e. Convene.He commandedπαρήγγειλεν(parēngeilen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3853:To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin.them:αὐτοῖς(autois)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.“Do not leaveχωρίζεσθαι(chōrizesthai)Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's 5563:From chora; to place room between, i.e. Part; reflexively, to go away.Jerusalem,Ἱεροσολύμων(Hierosolymōn)Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 2414:The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolymabutἀλλὰ(alla)Conjunction
Strong's 235:But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.wait forπεριμένειν(perimenein)Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 4037:To wait for, await. From peri and meno; to stay around, i.e. Await.the [gift]τὴν(tēn)Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.theτοῦ(tou)Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.FatherΠατρὸς(Patros)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962:Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.promised,ἐπαγγελίαν(epangelian)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1860:A promise. From epaggello; an announcement.whichἫν(Hēn)Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3739:Who, which, what, that.you have heardἠκούσατέ(ēkousate)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 191:To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.Me [ discuss ].μου(mou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.
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