Acts 1:10

"While they were looking steadfastly into the sky as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white clothing,"

Key Reflection

As the disciples stared intently at the heavens where Jesus had just ascended, they were suddenly confronted with two men dressed in white—likely angelic figures—standing beside them. This dramatic appearance would have been both a confirmation and an assurance that what they witnessed was indeed significant and divinely sanctioned, aligning with their expectation of a future return of their risen Lord.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 10. Looked steadfastly. They fixed their eyes, or gazed intently toward heaven. Lu 4:20, "And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened (Greek, the same word as here) on him." It means the intense gaze when we are deeply interested, and wish to see clearly and distinctly. Here, they were amazed and confounded; the thing was unlooked-for; and they were even then inquiring whether he would not restore the kingdom to Israel.

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