Acts 1:12 Parallel Translations

Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called the Mount of Olives. It is near Jerusalem, about half a mile away.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.

ASV:

Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is nigh unto Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey off.

BBE:

Then they went back to Jerusalem from the mountain named Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away.

DBY:

Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called the mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath-day's journey off.

ERV:

Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is nigh unto Jerusalem, a sabbath day's journey off.

WEY:

Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called the Oliveyard, which is near Jerusalem, about a mile off.

WBS:

Then they returned to Jerusalem, from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.

WEB:

Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away.

YLT:

Then did they return to Jerusalem from the mount that is called of Olives, that is near Jerusalem, a sabbath's journey;

Acts 1:12 Cross References

XREF:

Matthew 21:1 When they had approached Jerusalem and had come to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

Luke 24:52 And they, after worshiping Him, returned to Jerusalem with great joy, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

1:12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath {h} day's journey.
(h) About two miles.

PNT:

1:12 Then returned they... from the mount called Olivet. See Lu 24:50. The place of ascent was near Bethany. A church now stands on the supposed place.
A sabbath day's journey. The traditions of the elders defined the distance that might be traveled on the Sabbath. It was a little less than a mile. Bethany is nearly two miles, but Luke here is stating the distance of the Mount of Olives from the city.

WES:

1:12 A Sabbath - day's journey - The Jews generally fix this to two thousand cubits, which is not a mile.

MHC:

1:12-14 God can find hiding-places for his people. They made supplication. All God's people are praying people. It was now a time of trouble and danger with the disciples of Christ; but if any is afflicted, let him pray; that will silence cares and fears. They had now a great work to do, and before they entered upon it, they were earnest in prayer to God for his presence. They were waiting for the descent of the Spirit, and abounded in prayer. Those are in the best frame to receive spiritual blessings, who are in a praying frame. Christ had promised shortly to send the Holy Ghost; that promise was not to do away prayer, but to quicken and encourage it. A little company united in love, exemplary in their conduct, fervent in prayer, and wisely zealous to promote the cause of Christ, are likely to increase rapidly.

CONC:

Day's Hill Jerusalem Journey Mile Mount Mountain Named Nigh Olives Olivet Oliveyard Return Returned Sabbath Sabbath-day's Sabbath's Walk

City Day's Hill Jerusalem Journey Mile Mount Mountain Nigh Olives Olivet Oliveyard Sabbath Walk

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