Acts 1:4 Meaning
And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
Context Explained
2Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:
3To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:
4And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
5For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
6When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
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Related Cross References
Luke 24:49
This verse reiterates Jesus' command to wait for the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:4
This verse describes the fulfillment of the promise of the Holy Spirit coming upon the disciples.
John 14:26
This verse explains the role of the Holy Spirit as a helper and guide.
Source: Acts 1:4