Luke 24:49
“And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.”

What does Luke 24:49 mean?
Luke 24:49 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high." This verse is found at the end of the Gospel of Luke, and it is part of the final…
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In the book of Luke, chapter 24, verse 49, Jesus speaks words of profound significance to His disciples just before His ascension into heaven. He tells them, "And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with…
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O Sovereign Lord, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and reflection, seeking to understand the depth of Your promises and the power that You have bestowed upon Your children. Today, I meditate on the words of our Savior given in Luke 24:49, which says, "And…
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