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12 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day's walk[1] from the city.

Other Translations of Acts 1:12

King James Version

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12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.

English Standard Version

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12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away.

The Message

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12 So they left the mountain called Olives and returned to Jerusalem. It was a little over half a mile.

New King James Version

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12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey.

New Living Translation

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12 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, a distance of half a mile.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 1:12

Commentary on Acts 1:12-14

(Read Acts 1:12-14)

God can find hiding-places for his people. They made supplication. All God's people are praying people. It was now a time of trouble and danger with the disciples of Christ; but if any is afflicted, let him pray; that will silence cares and fears. They had now a great work to do, and before they entered upon it, they were earnest in prayer to God for his presence. They were waiting for the descent of the Spirit, and abounded in prayer. Those are in the best frame to receive spiritual blessings, who are in a praying frame. Christ had promised shortly to send the Holy Ghost; that promise was not to do away prayer, but to quicken and encourage it. A little company united in love, exemplary in their conduct, fervent in prayer, and wisely zealous to promote the cause of Christ, are likely to increase rapidly.