43. While the followers watched, Jesus took the fish and ate it.
44. He said to them, “Remember when I was with you before? I said that everything written about me must happen—everything in the law of Moses, the books of the prophets, and the Psalms.”
45. Then Jesus opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.
46. He said to them, “It is written that the Christ would be killed and rise from death on the third day.
47-48. You saw these things happen—you are witnesses. You must tell people to change their hearts and lives. If they do this, their sins will be forgiven. You must start at Jerusalem and preach these things in my name to all nations.
49. Listen! My Father has promised you something; I will send it to you. But you must stay in Jerusalem until you have received that power from heaven.”
50. Jesus led his followers out of Jerusalem almost to Bethany. He raised his hands and blessed them.
51. While he was blessing them, he was separated from them and carried into heaven.
52. They worshiped him and then went back to the city very happy.