Bible Verses About "What Is the Ascension of Jesus"
The ascension is the event, forty days after His resurrection, when Jesus was taken up bodily into heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father.
The ascension is the event, forty days after His resurrection, when Jesus was taken up bodily into heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father.
"And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight." — Acts 1:9 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Ascension of Jesus?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight."
"Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven."
"Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church."
Related Questions & Their Verses
What Is the Empty Tomb?
Matthew 28:6 · Luke 24:2-3 · 1 Corinthians 15:17
What Is the Second Coming of Christ?
Revelation 1:7 · Matthew 24:30 · Acts 1:11
What Is the Passion of Christ?
Isaiah 53:5 · Luke 22:44 · 1 Peter 2:24
What Is Palm Sunday?
Matthew 21:9 · Zechariah 9:9 · John 12:13
What Year Did Jesus Die?
Luke 3:1 · Daniel 9:26 · Matthew 27:50
What Is the Meaning of Emmanuel?
Isaiah 7:14 · Matthew 1:23 · John 1:14
Explore this question from another angle
Related Reading
Continue your study with related content from across our library:
What is the Book of Life?
Theology & Doctrine
What Does the Bible Say About Eternal Life?
Theology & Doctrine
What Is the Tree of Life?
Theology & Doctrine
Acts 1:9 Commentary
In-depth study • Ascension of Christ
The Ascension of Jesus
Acts 1:1–11; Luke 24:50–53 • authority
The Ascension of Jesus
After forty days of post-resurrection appearances, Jesus is taken up into heaven
Keep Going
Continue Exploring Scripture
You've found one resource — here are more ways to go deeper into God's Word.
Today's Verse
Start each day with a hand-picked KJV verse and reflection.
Verses by Topic
Find what the Bible says about love, anxiety, strength, and 500+ more topics.
Bible Miracles
Discover the signs and wonders of God recorded in Scripture.
Angels & Spiritual Warfare
Angels, demons, and the armor of God — what the KJV really teaches about the unseen battle.
Bible Genealogies & Family Trees
Visual KJV family trees — the line of Jesus, the sons of Noah, the twelve tribes, and more.
Women of the Bible
Eve, Sarah, Ruth, Esther, Mary — the matriarchs, prophetesses, queens, and disciples of Scripture.