The gospel of Mark: Early copies make no differences between the Resurrection and the Ascension. The gospel ends with the message given by an angel :”He has risen” (Mark. 16:6)
[3.The term “risen” meant for Jews, that Jesus, the Messiah was returned to God. All other souls, good or bad suffered in the underworld of the ‘Sheol’ until the day of Judgment when they would receive their body back.]
In later versions of a different ending is found. All Bible scholars agree now that Mark 16:9-20 were later added by the church fathers.
The gospel of Matthew: The Ascension is not mentioned. The story ends with the promise of Jesus: “I am with you always to the close of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)
The gospel of Luke: In some versions of Luke’s gospel the following text is found: “While He blessed them, He parted from them. Other versions add: “and was carried up in heaven.”
The gospel of John: No Ascension is mentioned
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