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| 50 Then He led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up His hands He blessed them. | 50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. |
| 51 And while He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven. | 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. |
| 52 After worshiping Him, they returned to Jerusalem with great joy. | 52 Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. |
| 53 And they were continually in the temple complex blessing God. | 53 And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God. |
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