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Acts 1:2-14 The Birth of the Church

2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen.

3 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

4 On 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.

5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

6 So when they met together, they asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”

7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.

10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.

11 “Men of Galilee,” they said, “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.”

12 Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas
Then they returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city.

13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.

14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

Cross References for Acts 1:2-14

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1 Timothy 3:16 - Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated b... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:16 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:16

Mark 6:30 - Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they h... Click to read the verse Mark 6:30 Click to read the verse Mark 6:30

Luke 24:51 - While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. Click to read the verse Luke 24:51 Click to read the verse Luke 24:51

1 Timothy 3:15 - if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:15 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:15

John 1:16 - From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. Click to read the verse John 1:16 Click to read the verse John 1:16

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John 20:21 - Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” Click to read the verse John 20:21 Click to read the verse John 20:21

Isaiah 42:1 - The Servant of the Lord “Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:1

Ephesians 2:20 - built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief co... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:20 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:20

John 14:26 - But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all th... Click to read the verse John 14:26 Click to read the verse John 14:26

Matthew 12:28 - But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Click to read the verse Matthew 12:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:28

Numbers 16:5 - Then he said to Korah and all his followers: “In the morning the Lord will show who belongs to ... Click to read the verse Numbers 16:5 Click to read the verse Numbers 16:5

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Hebrews 9:24 - For Christ did not enter a man-made sanctuary that was only a copy of the true one; he entered ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:24 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:24

1 Peter 3:22 - who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand—with angels, authorities and powers in subm... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:22 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:22

Isaiah 61:1 - The Year of the Lord’s Favor The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has an... Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:1

John 3:34 - For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. Click to read the verse John 3:34 Click to read the verse John 3:34

Acts 10:38 - how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing... Click to read the verse Acts 10:38 Click to read the verse Acts 10:38

Matthew 3:16 - As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, a... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:16

Revelation 3:16 - So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. Click to read the verse Revelation 3:16 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:16

Isaiah 59:20-21 - “The Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who repent of their sins,” declares the Lord. Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:20-21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:20-21

1 Chronicles 22:6 - Then he called for his son Solomon and charged him to build a house for the Lord, the God of Is... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 22:6 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 22:6

Mark 3:14-19 - He appointed twelve—designating them apostles—that they might be with him and that he might sen... Click to read the verse Mark 3:14-19 Click to read the verse Mark 3:14-19

John 13:18 - Jesus Predicts His Betrayal “I am not referring to all of you; I know those I have chosen. But ... Click to read the verse John 13:18 Click to read the verse John 13:18

2 Kings 2:5 - The company of the prophets at Jericho went up to Elisha and asked him, “Do you know that the L... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 2:5 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 2:5

1 Corinthians 1:1 - Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:1

Acts 1:9 - After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. Click to read the verse Acts 1:9 Click to read the verse Acts 1:9

Luke 9:51 - Samaritan Opposition As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely ... Click to read the verse Luke 9:51 Click to read the verse Luke 9:51

Acts 1:11 - “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who ... Click to read the verse Acts 1:11 Click to read the verse Acts 1:11

2 Peter 3:2 - I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:2 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:2

John 6:70 - Then Jesus replied, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” Click to read the verse John 6:70 Click to read the verse John 6:70

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John 13:1 - Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the tim... Click to read the verse John 13:1 Click to read the verse John 13:1

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Revelation 3:22 - He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Click to read the verse Revelation 3:22 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:22

Revelation 2:29 - He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Click to read the verse Revelation 2:29 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:29

Revelation 3:13 - He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Click to read the verse Revelation 3:13 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:13

Matthew 11:1 - Jesus and John the Baptist After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went o... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:1

John 20:17 - Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my ... Click to read the verse John 20:17 Click to read the verse John 20:17

Ephesians 4:8-10 - This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:8-10 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:8-10

Matthew 24:14 - And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nation... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:14

John 16:28 - I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the ... Click to read the verse John 16:28 Click to read the verse John 16:28

John 13:3 - Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God an... Click to read the verse John 13:3 Click to read the verse John 13:3

Isaiah 48:16 - “Come near me and listen to this: “From the first announcement I have not spoken in secret; at ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:16

Isaiah 11:2-3 - The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:2-3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:2-3

Luke 4:1 - The Temptation of Jesus Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by... Click to read the verse Luke 4:1 Click to read the verse Luke 4:1

Acts 1:13 - When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were P... Click to read the verse Acts 1:13 Click to read the verse Acts 1:13

Acts 1:22 - beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these mus... Click to read the verse Acts 1:22 Click to read the verse Acts 1:22

Luke 6:13-16 - When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also design... Click to read the verse Luke 6:13-16 Click to read the verse Luke 6:13-16

Galatians 1:1 - Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who rais... Click to read the verse Galatians 1:1 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:1

Acts 10:42 - He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as... Click to read the verse Acts 10:42 Click to read the verse Acts 10:42

John 17:13 - “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may... Click to read the verse John 17:13 Click to read the verse John 17:13

Matthew 10:1-4 - Jesus Sends Out the Twelve He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to dri... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:1-4 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:1-4

John 6:62 - What if you see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before! Click to read the verse John 6:62 Click to read the verse John 6:62

Acts 10:40-42 - but God raised him from the dead on the third day and caused him to be seen. Click to read the verse Acts 10:40-42 Click to read the verse Acts 10:40-42

Mark 16:15-19 - He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Click to read the verse Mark 16:15-19 Click to read the verse Mark 16:15-19

Hebrews 6:19-20 - We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary beh... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:19-20 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:19-20

Luke 24:45-49 - Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. Click to read the verse Luke 24:45-49 Click to read the verse Luke 24:45-49