Event New Testament
The ascension of Jesus
Forty days after the resurrection, Jesus led His disciples out near Bethany, promised the Holy Spirit, and was taken up into heaven as they watched. Two messengers told them He would return in the same way.
Why it matters. The ascension enthrones Jesus as Lord and sets up both Pentecost and the promise of His return.
- Primary passages
- Witnesses
Chronology confidence: medium
Luke narrates the ascension briefly at the end of his Gospel and in more detail at the start of Acts.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
Connections
The resurrection of Jesus precedes The ascension of Jesus
Explicit in ScriptureHigh confidenceActs states that Jesus appeared over forty days before being taken up.
The ascension of Jesus precedes Matthias is chosen to replace Judas
Explicit in ScriptureHigh confidenceActs narrates these events in this order.
Evidence:The ascension of Jesus precedes Pentecost
Explicit in ScriptureHigh confidenceThe disciples wait in Jerusalem after the ascension until the Spirit comes at Pentecost.
Evidence:The ascension of Jesus parallels The promise of His return
Explicit in ScriptureHigh confidenceThe messengers at the ascension tie His going and His coming together: He will come back in the same way.
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