καὶ�. אBC. It is omitted in D.

51. διέστη. ‘He parted.’ Vulg[423] recessit. Not “was parted” (A.V[424]). The verb occurs (in the N.T.) only in Luke 22:59; Acts 27:28. “A cloud received Him out of their sight,” Acts 1:9. This passage however conveys a clearer impression. He stood apart from them (aorist) and was gradually borne into heaven. The latter words are not found in אD.

[423] Vulg. Vulgate.
[424] A.V. Authorised Version.

εἰς τὸν οὐρανόν. See Ephesians 4:8. The withdrawal of His Bodily Presence preceded His Spiritual Omnipresence. The omission of the Ascension by St Matthew and St John would be more remarkable if it was not assumed by them both (John 3:13; John 6:62; John 20:17; Matthew 24:30).

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