Acts 1: Jesus' Ascension and the Promise of the Holy Spirit

New King James Version of the Bible's Book of Acts, chapter 1. It recounts the period after Jesus' ascension into heaven, including the apostles' anticipation of the Holy Spirit's arrival, their selection of Matthias to replace Judas, and Jesus' promise to return. The passage details the events leading up to the Pentecost and establishes the foundation for the early Christian church's mission. The included footnotes and cross-references offer additional scriptural context.