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Acts 1:10 They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.

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(Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And as they were looking intently into heaven as He was going, then behold, two men in white apparel stood by them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, then behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was departing, behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />While they were looking intently into the sky as He was going, two men in white clothing suddenly stood beside them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />While he was going, they were gazing into heaven, and suddenly two men in white clothes stood by them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />While He was going, they were gazing into heaven, and suddenly two men in white clothes stood by them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And while they were looking stedfastly into heaven as he went, behold two men stood by them in white apparel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />but as he went up, they kept looking up into the sky. Suddenly two men dressed in white clothes were standing there beside them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And while they were looking stedfastly into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/1.htm">GOD'S WORD&reg; Translation</a></span><br />They were staring into the sky as he departed. Suddenly, two men in white clothes stood near them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They still had their eyes fixed on the sky as he went away, when two men dressed in white suddenly stood beside them <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, two men in white robes stood right beside them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />As they were still staring into the sky while he was going, suddenly two men in white clothing stood near them<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />While they were looking steadfastly into the sky as he went, look, two men stood by them in white clothing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And while they looked steadfastly towards heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But, while they stood intently gazing into the sky as He went, suddenly there were two men in white garments standing by them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />While they were looking steadfastly into the sky as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white clothing, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and as they were looking steadfastly to the sky in His going on, then, behold, two men stood by them in white clothing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And as they were looking intently into heaven as He was going, then behold, two men in white apparel stood by them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and as they were looking stedfastly to the heaven in his going on, then, lo, two men stood by them in white apparel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And as they were looking intently to heaven, he going, behold, two men were standing before them in white raiment;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And while they were beholding him going up to heaven, behold two men stood by them in white garments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And while they were watching him going up to heaven, behold, two men stood near them in white vestments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />While they were looking intently at the sky as he was going, suddenly two men dressed in white garments stood beside them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold two men stood by them in white robes;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And as they were gazing into the sky, as he was going, two men were present standing with them in white clothing.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And while they were looking earnestly to ward heaven, as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white raiment,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And while they were gazing up into the heaven, He going, and behold, two men stood by them in white garments, who also said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And as they looked up earnestly into the heaven, while he was passing, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and as they were looking stedfastly toward heaven, as he mounted up, on a sudden, two men appear'd before them robed in white, who said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But, while they stood intently gazing into the sky as He went, suddenly there were two men in white garments standing by them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, as they were gazing intently into the heaven, while He was ascending, behold, also two men stood by them in white apparel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And while they were looking stedfastly toward heaven, as He went <i>up,</i> behold two men in white stood by them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/1-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=85" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/1.htm">The Ascension</a></span><br>&#8230;<span class="reftext">9</span>After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: h&#333;s (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: &#275;san (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">They were</a> <a href="/greek/816.htm" title="816: atenizontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To direct my gaze, look steadily. From a compound of a and teino; to gaze intently.">looking intently</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranon (N-AMS) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">sky</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">as He</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuomenou (V-PPM/P-GMS) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">was going,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">when</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">suddenly</a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-NMP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">two</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andres (N-NMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">men</a> <a href="/greek/2066.htm" title="2066: esth&#275;sesi (N-DFP) -- Clothing, raiment, vestment, robe. From hennumi; dress.">dressed</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3022.htm" title="3022: leukais (Adj-DFP) -- White, bright, brilliant. From luke; white.">white</a> <a href="/greek/3936.htm" title="3936: pareist&#275;keisan (V-LIA-3P) -- Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.">stood beside</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">11</span>&#8220;Men of Galilee,&#8221; they said, &#8220;why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.&#8221;&#8230;<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> &middot; <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-4.htm">Luke 24:4</a></span><br />While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-12.htm">John 20:12</a></span><br />and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-3.htm">Matthew 28:3</a></span><br />His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9-10</a></span><br />As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. / A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Revelation 1:13-14</a></span><br />and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. / The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/16-5.htm">Mark 16:5</a></span><br />When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Genesis 18:2</a></span><br />And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Genesis 19:1</a></span><br />Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">Zechariah 1:8-11</a></span><br />I looked out into the night and saw a man riding on a red horse. He was standing among the myrtle trees in the hollow, and behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses. / &#8220;What are these, my lord?&#8221; I asked. And the angel who was speaking with me replied, &#8220;I will show you what they are.&#8221; / Then the man standing among the myrtle trees explained, &#8220;They are the ones the LORD has sent to patrol the earth.&#8221; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Ezekiel 1:26-28</a></span><br />Above the expanse over their heads was the likeness of a throne with the appearance of sapphire, and on the throne high above was a figure like that of a man. / From what seemed to be His waist up, I saw a gleam like amber, with what looked like fire within it all around. And from what seemed to be His waist down, I saw what looked like fire; and brilliant light surrounded Him. / The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Revelation 19:10</a></span><br />So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he told me, &#8220;Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/13-6.htm">Judges 13:6</a></span><br />So the woman went and told her husband, &#8220;A man of God came to me. His appearance was like the angel of God, exceedingly awesome. I did not ask him where he came from, and he did not tell me his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Matthew 17:2-3</a></span><br />There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. / Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-29.htm">Luke 9:29-31</a></span><br />And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white. / Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus. / They appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">2 Kings 6:17</a></span><br />Then Elisha prayed, &#8220;O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.&#8221; And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;</p><p class="hdg">while.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">2 Kings 2:11,12</a></b></br> And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, <i>there appeared</i> a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven&#8230; </p><p class="hdg">two.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/10-3.htm">Acts 10:3,30</a></b></br> He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius&#8230; </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9</a></b></br> I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment <i>was</i> white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne <i>was like</i> the fiery flame, <i>and</i> his wheels <i>as</i> burning fire.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Matthew 17:2</a></b></br> And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/24-4.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/luke/22-56.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/john/13-4.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/john/21-18.htm">Dressed</a> <a href="/john/20-12.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/luke/4-20.htm">Gazing</a> <a href="/john/21-25.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/1-2.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/luke/22-56.htm">Intently</a> <a href="/john/12-28.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/john/20-14.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">Steadfastly</a> <a href="/luke/22-56.htm">Stedfastly</a> <a href="/john/21-4.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/luke/24-4.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/john/17-1.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/john/20-12.htm">White</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/10-30.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/acts/7-58.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/acts/12-8.htm">Dressed</a> <a href="/acts/7-58.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/acts/1-11.htm">Gazing</a> <a href="/acts/2-11.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/1-11.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/acts/6-15.htm">Intently</a> <a href="/acts/1-11.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/acts/1-15.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Steadfastly</a> <a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Stedfastly</a> <a href="/acts/1-15.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/acts/2-2.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/acts/2-10.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">White</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/1-1.htm">Christ, preparing his apostles to the beholding of his ascension, .</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/1-4.htm">gathers them together unto the Mount of Olives, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/1-6.htm">commands them to expect in Jerusalem the sending down of the Holy Spirit, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/1-9.htm">and ascends into heaven in their sight</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/1-10.htm">After his ascension they are warned by two angels to depart, and to set their minds upon his second coming.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/1-12.htm">They accordingly return, and, giving themselves to prayer, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/1-23.htm">choose Matthias apostle in the place of Judas.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This moment signifies the culmination of Jesus' earthly ministry and the beginning of His heavenly reign. The act of looking intently suggests a deep longing and anticipation for what is to come, echoing the hope of Christ's return. This mirrors the anticipation seen in other biblical events, such as the Israelites looking to the bronze serpent for healing (<a href="/numbers/21-9.htm">Numbers 21:9</a>).<p><b>as He was going</b><br>The ascension of Jesus is a pivotal event, marking His return to the Father and the completion of His redemptive work on earth. It fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110:1</a>, where the Messiah is invited to sit at the right hand of God. This moment also signifies the transition from Jesus' physical presence to His spiritual presence through the Holy Spirit, which He promised to send (<a href="/john/16-7.htm">John 16:7</a>).<p><b>when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them</b><br>The appearance of two men in white garments is reminiscent of angelic appearances throughout Scripture, such as at the resurrection (<a href="/luke/24-4.htm">Luke 24:4</a>). Angels often serve as messengers of God, providing guidance and revelation. Their presence here underscores the divine nature of the ascension and assures the disciples of God's continued involvement in the unfolding plan of salvation. The white garments symbolize purity and heavenly authority, reinforcing the sacredness of the moment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>The followers of Jesus who were present at His ascension. They were witnesses to His teachings, death, resurrection, and now His ascension into heaven.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure of Christianity, who, after His resurrection, spent 40 days with His disciples before ascending to heaven.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/two_men_dressed_in_white.htm">Two Men Dressed in White</a></b><br>These are traditionally understood to be angels. Their appearance signifies divine intervention and communication.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_of_olives.htm">Mount of Olives</a></b><br>The location from which Jesus ascended into heaven. It holds significant biblical history and prophecy.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ascension.htm">The Ascension</a></b><br>The event of Jesus being taken up into heaven, marking the end of His earthly ministry and the beginning of His heavenly reign.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_witnessing.htm">The Importance of Witnessing</a></b><br>The disciples were witnesses to Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and ascension. As modern believers, we are called to be witnesses of Christ's work in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heavenly_focus.htm">Heavenly Focus</a></b><br>The disciples were looking intently into the sky, symbolizing a focus on heavenly things. We are encouraged to set our minds on things above, not on earthly things.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_assurance.htm">Divine Assurance</a></b><br>The appearance of the angels provides assurance of Jesus' return. We can live with hope and expectation of His second coming.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_waiting.htm">Obedience and Waiting</a></b><br>The disciples were instructed to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit. This teaches us the importance of obedience and patience in God's timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_angels.htm">Role of Angels</a></b><br>Angels are messengers of God, providing guidance and assurance. We should be open to God's messages, whether through scripture, prayer, or other means.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/define_white_privilege..htm">What is the definition of white privilege?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'sinning_willfully'_mean.htm">Are white supremacists considered Christian?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_ascension_day.htm">What is Ascension Day?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_stephen_have_the_face_of_an_angel.htm">Did Stephen have the face of an angel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">Two men stood by them in white apparel.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">were standing, </span>the appearance being sudden, and their approach unnoticed. The forms were such as those as had been seen at the portals of the empty sepulchre, bright and fair to look upon, and clad in white garments, like the young priests in the Temple. (See Note on <a href="/luke/1-12.htm" title="And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell on him.">Luke 1:12</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> <span class="accented">- Were looking</span> for <span class="accented">looked</span>, A.V. ; <span class="accented">into</span> for <span class="accented">toward</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">went</span> for <span class="accented">went up</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">Two men</span>. St. Luke describes them according to their appearance. They were really angels. In like manner, in <a href="/joshua/5-13.htm">Joshua 5:13</a> we read, "There stood a man over against him;" and in <a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Genesis 18:2, 16</a>; <a href="/genesis/19-10.htm">Genesis 19:10, 12, 16</a>, we read of "the men;" and in <a href="/judges/13-6.htm">Judges 13:6, 8, 10, 11</a>, of "the man of God;" the persons spoken of in all these cases being angels (comp. <a href="/daniel/3-25.htm">Daniel 3:25</a>; <a href="/daniel/8-15.htm">Daniel 8:15, 16</a>; <a href="/daniel/9-21.htm">Daniel 9:21</a>, etc.; <a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">Zechariah 1:8, 10</a>; <a href="/mark/16-5.htm">Mark 16:5</a>; <a href="/luke/24-4.htm">Luke 24:4</a>). Gabriel, too, means "man of God." <span class="cmt_word">In white apparel</span>, typical of perfect holiness, and of the glory which belongs to the inhabitants of heaven (comp. <a href="/daniel/10-5.htm">Daniel 10:5, 6</a>; <a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Matthew 17:2</a>; <a href="/matthew/28-3.htm">Matthew 28:3</a>; <a href="/mark/9-3.htm">Mark 9:3</a>; <a href="/mark/16-5.htm">Mark 16:5</a>; <a href="/luke/24-4.htm">Luke 24:4</a>; <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9, 13</a>; <a href="/revelation/3-5.htm">Revelation 3:5, 18</a>; <a href="/revelation/4-4.htm">Revelation 4:4</a>; <a href="/revelation/6-11.htm">Revelation 6:11</a>; <a href="/revelation/19-8.htm">Revelation 19:8</a>, etc.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/1-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">They were</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7974;&#963;&#945;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(&#275;san)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">looking intently</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7936;&#964;&#949;&#957;&#943;&#950;&#959;&#957;&#964;&#949;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(atenizontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_816.htm">Strong's 816: </a> </span><span class="str2">To direct my gaze, look steadily. From a compound of a and teino; to gaze intently.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into</span><br /><span class="grk">&#949;&#7984;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">&#964;&#8056;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(ton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sky</span><br /><span class="grk">&#959;&#8016;&#961;&#945;&#957;&#8056;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(ouranon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as He</span><br /><span class="grk">&#945;&#8016;&#964;&#959;&#8166;</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was going,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#960;&#959;&#961;&#949;&#965;&#959;&#956;&#941;&#957;&#959;&#965;</span> <span class="translit">(poreuomenou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> </span><span class="str2">To travel, journey, go, die. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[when]</span><br /><span class="grk">&#954;&#945;&#8054;</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">suddenly</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7984;&#948;&#959;&#8058;</span> <span class="translit">(idou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> </span><span class="str2">See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">two</span><br /><span class="grk">&#948;&#973;&#959;</span> <span class="translit">(dyo)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7940;&#957;&#948;&#961;&#949;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(andres)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">dressed</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7952;&#963;&#952;&#942;&#963;&#949;&#963;&#953;</span> <span class="translit">(esth&#275;sesi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2066.htm">Strong's 2066: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clothing, raiment, vestment, robe. From hennumi; dress.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7952;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">white</span><br /><span class="grk">&#955;&#949;&#965;&#954;&#945;&#8150;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(leukais)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3022.htm">Strong's 3022: </a> </span><span class="str2">White, bright, brilliant. From luke; white.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stood beside</span><br /><span class="grk">&#960;&#945;&#961;&#949;&#953;&#963;&#964;&#942;&#954;&#949;&#953;&#963;&#945;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(pareist&#275;keisan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3936.htm">Strong's 3936: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them.</span><br /><span class="grk">&#945;&#8016;&#964;&#959;&#8150;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(autois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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