Verses 1–6
upon the first
For order of events at the resurrection, (See Scofield "Matthew 28:1").
Verses 7–12
Son of man (See Scofield "Matthew 8:20") , See Scofield "Romans 3:23".
Verses 13–20
And, behold
For order of our Lord's appearances after His resurrection, (See Scofield "Matthew 28:9")
Verses 21–22
trusted (See Scofield "Matthew 3:2")
redeemed(See Scofield "Romans 3:24").
Verses 23–32
angels(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").
Verses 33–43
eleven
(See Scofield "Mark 16:14").
Verses 44–46
psalms
See Summary, (See Scofield "Psalms 118:29").
Verses 47–48
sins
Sin. (See Scofield "Romans 3:23").
Verse 49
upon you
See note, (See Scofield "Acts 2:4")
Verse 50
as far as
until they were opposite Bethany.
Verses 51–53
while he blessed them
The attitude of our Lord here characterizes this age. It is one of grace; an ascended Lord is blessing a believing people with spiritual blessings. The Jewish age was marked by temporal blessings as the reward of an obedient people. Deuteronomy 28:1-15.
In the kingdom-age spiritual and temporal blessings unite.
heaven
The Scriptures distinguish three heavens: first, the lower heavens, or the region of the clouds; secondly, the second or planetary heavens; and, thirdly, the heaven of heavens, the abode of God.