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Berean Standard Bible

“And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.””

Luke 24:49

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After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples in Jerusalem, opened their minds to understand the Scriptures and told them they were witnesses of his death and resurrection. Then he gave them an instruction before he left.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Behold, I send out the promise of my Father on you. But wait in the city of Jerusalem until you are clothed with power from on high.”

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And behold, I send forth the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city, until ye be clothed with power from on high.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And now I will send to you what my father has undertaken to give you, but do not go from the town, till the power from heaven comes to you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

'And, lo, I do send the promise of my Father upon you, but you -- abide you in the city of Jerusalem till you be clothed with power from on high.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y he aquí, yo enviaré la promesa de mi Padre sobre vosotros: mas vosotros asentad en la ciudad de Jerusalem, hasta que seáis investidos de potencia de lo alto.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pronto enviaré lo que prometió mi Padre. Pero ustedes quédense en Jerusalén hasta que los llene con poder de lo alto.

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