New International VersionI am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
New Living Translation“And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven.”
English Standard VersionAnd behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”
Berean Standard BibleAnd 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.”
Berean Literal BibleAnd behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But you, remain in the city until that you should be clothed with power from on high."
King James BibleAnd, 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.
New King James VersionBehold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.”
New American Standard BibleAnd behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you; but you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”
NASB 1995“And behold, I am sending forth the promise of My Father upon you; but you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”
NASB 1977“And behold, I am sending forth the promise of My Father upon you; but you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”
Legacy Standard BibleAnd behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you, but you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”
Amplified BibleListen carefully: I am sending the Promise of My Father [the Holy Spirit] upon you; but you are to remain in the city [of Jerusalem] until you are clothed (fully equipped) with power from on high.”
Christian Standard BibleAnd look, I am sending you what my Father promised. As for you, stay in the city until you are empowered from on high.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleAnd look, I am sending you what My Father promised. As for you, stay in the city until you are empowered from on high.”
American Standard VersionAnd behold, I send forth the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city, until ye be clothed with power from on high.
Contemporary English VersionI will send you the one my Father has promised, but you must stay in the city until you are given power from heaven.
English Revised VersionAnd behold, I send forth the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city, until ye be clothed with power from on high.
GOD'S WORD® Translation"I'm sending you what my Father promised. Wait here in the city until you receive power from heaven."
Good News TranslationAnd I myself will send upon you what my Father has promised. But you must wait in the city until the power from above comes down upon you."
International Standard VersionI am sending to you what my Father promised, so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."
NET BibleAnd look, I am sending you what my Father promised. But stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."
New Heart English BibleAnd look, I send forth the promise of my Father on you. But wait in the city until you are clothed with power from on high."
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye are endued with power from on high.
Weymouth New TestamentAnd remember that I am about to send out my Father's promised gift to rest upon you. But, as for you, wait patiently in the city until you are clothed with power from on high." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city of Jerusalem until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
World English BibleBehold, I send out the promise of my Father on you. But wait in the city of Jerusalem until you are clothed with power from on high.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd behold, I send the promise of My Father on you, but you—abide in the city of Jerusalem until you are clothed with power from on high.”
Berean Literal BibleAnd behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But you, remain in the city until that you should be clothed with power from on high."
Young's Literal Translation 'And, lo, I do send the promise of my Father upon you, but ye -- abide ye in the city of Jerusalem till ye be clothed with power from on high.'
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd, behold, I send the solemn promise of my Father upon you: and do ye sit in the city of Jerusalem, till ye be clothed with power from on high. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I send the promise of my Father upon you: but stay you in the city till you be endued with power from on high.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd I am sending the Promise of my Father upon you. But you must stay in the city, until such time as you are clothed with power from on high.”
New American BibleAnd [behold] I am sending the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”
New Revised Standard VersionAnd see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will send upon you the promise of my Father; but you remain in the city of Jerusalem, until you are clothed with power from on high.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd I shall send upon you The Promise of my Father; but you stay in the city of Jerusalem until you shall be clothed in power from on high.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you. But do you remain in the city of Jerusalem, till you be clothed with power from on high.
Godbey New Testament
And I send the promise of the Father upon you: and you tarry in the city, until you may be endued with power from on high.
Haweis New Testament
And, behold, I send unto you the promise of my Father: but sit ye down in the city of Jerusalem, until ye shall be endued with power from on high.
Mace New Testament
and I am going to send you what my father has promis'd you, but continue in the city of Jerusalem, until you shall be endued with power from on high.
Weymouth New Testament
And remember that I am about to send out my Father's promised gift to rest upon you. But, as for you, wait patiently in the city until you are clothed with power from on high."
Worrell New Testament
And, behold, I send forth the promise of My Father upon you; but abide ye in the city, until ye be clothed with power from on high."
Worsley New Testament
but do ye continue in the cityof Jerusalem, till ye are endued with power from on high.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Jesus Unveils the Scriptures… 48You are witnesses of these things. 49Andbehold,Iam sendingthepromiseofMyFatheruponyou.Butremaininthecityuntilyou have been clothed withpowerfromon high.”50When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.…
Cross References Acts 1:4-5And 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. / For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
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.
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. ...
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 1:8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
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.
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.
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.
John 7:38-39Whoever 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 2:33Exalted, 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.
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.
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.
John 20:22When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
Isaiah 32:15until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high. Then the desert will be an orchard, and the orchard will seem like a forest.
Treasury of Scripture And, behold, I send the promise of my Father on you: but tarry you in the city of Jerusalem, until you be endued with power from on high. I send. Isaiah 44:3,4 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: … Isaiah 59:20,21 And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD… Joel 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterward,that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: but. Isaiah 32:15 Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest. Acts 1:4,8 And, being assembled together withthem, 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… Acts 2:1-21 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place… Jump to Previous CityClothedEnduedFather'sForthGiftHeavenHighJerusalemPatientlyPowerPromisePromisedRememberRestSendingTarryUndertakenWaitJump to Next CityClothedEnduedFather'sForthGiftHeavenHighJerusalemPatientlyPowerPromisePromisedRememberRestSendingTarryUndertakenWaitLuke 24 1.Jesus' resurrection is declared by two angels to the women who come to the tomb.9.They report it to others.13.Jesus himself appears to the two disciples that went to Emmaus;36.afterwards he appears to the apostles, and reproves their unbelief;47.gives them a charge;49.promises the Holy Spirit;50.and so ascends into heaven.And behold,This phrase serves as an attention-grabbing introduction, emphasizing the importance of what follows. In biblical literature, "behold" often signals a significant revelation or divine action. It invites the listener or reader to pay close attention to the message being delivered. I am sending the promise of My Father upon you.
The "promise of My Father" refers to the Holy Spirit, as prophesied in the Old Testament (e.g.,Joel 2:28-29) and reiterated by Jesus in His teachings (John 14:16-17, 26). This promise is a fulfillment of God's covenant to empower His people. The sending of the Holy Spirit marks a new era in salvation history, where believers are equipped for ministry and witness. The phrase underscores the Trinitarian work in salvation, with the Father promising, the Son sending, and the Spirit empowering. But remain in the city
The city referred to is Jerusalem, a central location in Jewish religious life and the site of significant biblical events. Jesus instructs His disciples to stay there, highlighting Jerusalem's role as the starting point for the spread of the Gospel (Acts 1:8). This instruction also aligns with the Jewish festival of Pentecost, which would soon occur, providing a strategic moment for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
"Clothed with power" is a metaphorical expression indicating being endowed or equipped with divine strength and authority. This power is the Holy Spirit, who enables the disciples to carry out their mission (Acts 2:1-4). "From on high" signifies the heavenly origin of this power, emphasizing its divine source. This empowerment fulfills Jesus' promise and prepares the disciples for their role in the early church, as seen in the Acts of the Apostles. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing His disciples after His resurrection, preparing them for the coming of the Holy Spirit. 2. The DisciplesThe immediate audience of Jesus' words, they are instructed to wait in Jerusalem for the fulfillment of God's promise. 3. The Promise of the FatherRefers to the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus promised would come to empower the disciples for their mission. 4. JerusalemThe city where the disciples are instructed to remain until they receive the Holy Spirit, significant as the starting point of the early church. 5. The Holy SpiritThe "power from on high" that will clothe the disciples, enabling them to carry out their mission. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceJesus instructs the disciples to remain in Jerusalem, highlighting the importance of obedience to God's timing and instructions. The Role of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit is essential for empowering believers to fulfill God's mission. We must rely on His strength rather than our own. Waiting on God's TimingThe disciples had to wait for the Holy Spirit, teaching us the value of patience and trust in God's perfect timing. Empowerment for MissionBeing "clothed with power" signifies that God equips us for the tasks He calls us to, ensuring we are not left to our own devices. The Fulfillment of God's PromisesThis verse reassures us that God is faithful to His promises, as seen in the sending of the Holy Spirit. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Luke 24:49?
2.How does Luke 24:49 emphasize the importance of waiting for God's timing?
3.What role does the "promise of My Father" play in empowering believers?
4.How does Luke 24:49 connect to the events of Pentecost in Acts 2?
5.Why is being "clothed with power from on high" essential for Christian ministry?
6.How can we actively seek the Holy Spirit's empowerment in our daily lives?
7.What does Luke 24:49 mean by "the promise of My Father"?
8.How does Luke 24:49 relate to the concept of the Holy Spirit?
9.Why is the command to "stay in the city" significant in Luke 24:49?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 24?
11.What does "dunamis" mean in the Bible?
12.What does "tarry" mean?
13.What is the significance of Pentecost in Christianity?
14.What defines a Christian missionary's role and purpose?What Does Luke 24:49 Mean And beholdJesus opens with a call for attention—“And behold” (Luke 24:49). He wants His followers to stop, look, and take seriously what comes next. Throughout Scripture, such a word signals a pivotal revelation (seeIsaiah 7:14;Matthew 1:23). After the resurrection, every word from Christ carries weight; He is about to anchor their hope and instruct their next steps.
I am sendingThe risen Lord speaks in the present tense: “I am sending.” •He, not the disciples, initiates the mission (John 14:16–17; 16:7). •This action underscores His ongoing authority after the resurrection (Matthew 28:18). •Because Jesus “sends,” the gift arrives with certainty; He never breaks His word (Numbers 23:19;2 Corinthians 1:20).
the promise of My FatherThe “promise” is the Holy Spirit—long foretold, now imminent. •Joel 2:28–29 foretold an outpouring of God’s Spirit on “all people,” fulfilled inActs 2. •Ezekiel 36:26–27 promised a new heart and Spirit to enable obedience. •Acts 1:4 calls this same gift “the promise of the Father,” directly linking Luke with the book of Acts. The Father’s promise, secured by the Son, will soon inhabit every believer, proving the Trinity works in concert for our redemption and empowerment.
upon youThe Spirit will come “upon you,” not merely around you. •Acts 2:3–4 describes tongues of fire resting on each disciple, then filling them. •Acts 2:38–39 extends the same promise to “you and your children and all who are far off.” The indwelling presence turns frightened followers into courageous witnesses (Acts 4:13). What God promised for them is available to all who repent and believe today.
But remain in the cityObedience sometimes means waiting. •Jesus repeats this instruction inActs 1:4, urging them not to “depart from Jerusalem.” •Jerusalem is the city God chose for His name (Psalm 132:13) and the prophesied starting point for the gospel (Isaiah 2:3;Luke 24:47). •Waiting protected the disciples from rushing ahead in self-reliance; it also knit them together in prayer (Acts 1:14).
until you have been clothed with power from on high“Clothed” pictures being wrapped or covered, so that the new garment defines what people see. •Acts 1:8 promises, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” That power surfaces inActs 2:4 when they begin speaking boldly in other tongues. •The Spirit’s clothing equips believers for spiritual battle (Ephesians 6:10-11) and bold testimony (2 Timothy 1:7-8). •Old Testament glimpses—Gideon “clothed” with the Spirit (Judges 6:34)—show the same divine pattern: God empowers chosen servants to accomplish tasks beyond their natural ability. The source is “from on high,” leaving no doubt this is heavenly, not human.
summaryLuke 24:49 announces a guaranteed, Father-promised gift—the Holy Spirit—personally bestowed by Jesus upon waiting disciples. Their obedience in Jerusalem positions them to be clothed with divine power, transforming them from fearful followers into unstoppable witnesses. The same Spirit still empowers those who trust Christ today to live holy lives and proclaim His gospel with confidence. Verse 49. - And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you. Promised on the last Passover evening ( John 14-16; see especially John 14:16-26; John 15:26, 27; John 16:7, etc.), and fulfilled partly on the first Easter evening, when he breathed on them ( John 20:22), and completely on the first Pentecost ( Acts 2:1, etc.). But tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. These words apparently were spoken on the day of his ascension (see Acts 1:4).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek AndΚαὶ(Kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.behold,ἰδοὺ(idou)Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2400:See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!Iἐγὼ(egō)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.am sendingἐξαποστέλλω(exapostellō)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 649:From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.theτὴν(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.promiseἐπαγγελίαν(epangelian)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1860:A promise. From epaggello; an announcement.ofτοῦ(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.Myμου(mou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.FatherΠατρός(Patros)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962:Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.uponἐφ’(eph’)Preposition
Strong's 1909:On, to, against, on the basis of, at.you.ὑμᾶς(hymas)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.Butδὲ(de)Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.remainκαθίσατε(kathisate)Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2523:Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle.inἐν(en)Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.theτῇ(tē)Article - Dative 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.cityπόλει(polei)Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4172:A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.untilἕως(heōs)Preposition
Strong's 2193:A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.you have been clothed withἐνδύσησθε(endysēsthe)Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1746:To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing.powerδύναμιν(dynamin)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1411:From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.fromἐξ(ex)Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.on high.”ὕψους(hypsous)Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 5311:Height, heaven; dignity, eminence. From a derivative of huper; elevation, i.e. altitude, the sky, or dignity.
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