Luke 24:49 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.
Luke 24:49 nkjv
Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high."
Luke 24:49 niv
I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."
Luke 24:49 esv
And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high."
Luke 24:49 nlt
"And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven."
Luke 24 49 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 24:49 | "I am sending the promise of my Father upon you..." | Luke 24:49 |
| Acts 1:4 | "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift of the Father..." | Acts 1:4 (Fulfillment) |
| Acts 2:1-4 | "Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came..." | Acts 2:1-4 (Pentecost) |
| John 14:16, 26 | "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate..." | John 14:16, 26 (Promise of Spirit) |
| John 15:26 | "But when the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth..." | John 15:26 (Spirit as Truth) |
| John 16:7 | "But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away..." | John 16:7 (Reason for Departure) |
| Isa 44:3 | "For I will pour water on the thirsty land..." | Isa 44:3 (OT Promise of Spirit) |
| Joel 2:28-29 | "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people..." | Joel 2:28-29 (Prophecy of Spirit) |
| Zech 4:6 | "'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty." | Zech 4:6 (Spirit's Power) |
| Matt 3:11 | "I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one more powerful than I..." | Matt 3:11 (Baptism with Spirit) |
| Mark 1:8 | "I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." | Mark 1:8 (Baptism with Spirit) |
| Acts 11:15-16 | "As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them..." | Acts 11:15-16 (Gentiles Receive Spirit) |
| 1 Cor 2:4 | "My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power..." | 1 Cor 2:4 (Spirit's Power in Preaching) |
| Eph 3:16 | "...that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being..." | Eph 3:16 (Strength from Spirit) |
| Phil 2:1 | "If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any sharing by the Spirit..." | Phil 2:1 (Fellowship through Spirit) |
| 1 Thess 1:5 | "...because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction..." | 1 Thess 1:5 (Gospel with Power) |
| 1 John 4:13 | "We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit." | 1 John 4:13 (Abiding in Christ through Spirit) |
| Acts 4:31 | "After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken..." | Acts 4:31 (Spirit's Manifestation) |
| Rom 8:9 | "You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if the Spirit of God really lives in you." | Rom 8:9 (Spirit's Indwelling) |
| Gal 5:22-23 | "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." | Gal 5:22-23 (Fruits of the Spirit) |
Luke 24 verses
Luke 24 49 Meaning
Jesus promises the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to His disciples, equipping them for their mission. This empowerment is essential for them to be effective witnesses of Christ and to carry out the Great Commission. It is a divine enablement that comes from God Himself.
Luke 24 49 Context
This verse is spoken by Jesus to His disciples just before His ascension, as recorded in Luke's Gospel. It concludes His final earthly instructions. The disciples are gathered, likely in Jerusalem, after Jesus’ resurrection. The historical context is post-resurrection Galilee and then Jerusalem, culminating in His ascension. Jesus had just appeared to them multiple times, confirming His victory over death and reiterating His mission for them. The disciples were in a state of expectancy and awaiting the next steps in God’s plan.
Luke 24 49 Word Analysis
And: Connects this command/promise to the preceding events and teachings.
I: Emphasizes Jesus as the one sending the Father's promise, asserting His authority and role in the Godhead.
am sending: Present continuous tense, indicating an imminent and ongoing action of sending. It signifies Jesus' active participation in the bestowal of the Spirit.
the promise: Refers specifically to the Holy Spirit, who was promised by the Father in the Old Testament (Isaiah 44:3, Joel 2:28-29) and by Jesus Himself (John 14:16, 26; 15:26). It's the fulfillment of prophecy and Christ's word.
of my Father: Links the sending of the Spirit to the Father's plan and will. The Spirit is sent by the Father at the request of the Son, highlighting the unity of the Trinity.
upon you: Directs the bestowal of the Spirit specifically to the disciples present, empowering them for their witness.
you: Plural form, encompassing all the disciples who are present.
behold / wait: Commands the disciples to remain in Jerusalem. This is an imperative, a direct instruction. It signifies patient expectation and obedience to divine timing.
until / till: Specifies the duration of their waiting. It’s not an indefinite period but until a specific event.
you: Plural, referring again to the disciples.
are clothed / you are endued: Passive voice, indicating that the clothing or enduing is an action done to them by an external power, which is God (the Father, through the Son). The imagery of being "clothed" signifies full equipping, protection, and manifestation of power. It's an empowerment for service.
with power: Signifies divine ability, strength, and enablement, not merely human charisma or might. This power is for effective witness and ministry.
Luke 24 49 Bonus Section
The Greek word for "clothed" is "enduo" (ἐνδύσασθε - endusasthe). This verb carries a strong sense of putting on a garment completely, being enveloped or immersed in something. It speaks of a thorough equipping and transformation. This imagery echoes Old Testament prophecies of the Spirit resting on individuals (e.g., Numbers 27:18 regarding Joshua) and God’s Spirit clothing His people with salvation and righteousness (Isaiah 61:10). This divine empowerment is what enables believers to overcome fear and effectively preach the Gospel, a power that was evident from Pentecost onwards as seen in the book of Acts.
Luke 24 49 Commentary
Jesus commands His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. This "promise of the Father" is the Spirit, who would uniquely equip them for the mission of proclaiming the Gospel to the world. The act of being "clothed with power" indicates a full endowment for service, transforming them from fearful followers into bold witnesses. This event, fulfilled at Pentecost (Acts 2), demonstrates that God's work through believers is initiated and sustained by His Spirit, not by human strength alone. It’s a foundational promise for the Church’s ministry.