Thematic Bible: Ascends to heaven (near bethany)

OTHERWISE.

And he led them forth as far as unto Bethany; and, uplifting his hands, he blessed them. And it came to pass, while he was blessing them, he parted from them And, they, returned unto Jerusalem, with great joy; read more.
and were continually in the temple, blessing God.

And having said these things, as they were beholding, he was lifted up, and a cloud caught him away from their eyes. And, while they were looking steadfastly into heaven as he was going his way, then lo! two men had taken their stand beside them, in white garments, - Who also said - Men of Galilee! why stand ye looking into heaven? This Jesus who hath been taken up from you into heaven, shall so come, in like manner as ye yourselves have gazed upon him going into heaven. read more.
Then returned they into Jerusalem, from a mountain called Olivet, which is nigh unto Jerusalem a Sabbath day's journey.