Acts 1
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Acts 1:3-7

3To the same apostles also, after his suffering, he presented himself alive with many convincing proofs. He was seen by them over a forty-day period and spoke about matters concerning the kingdom of God.

4While he was with them, he declared, “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait there for what my Father promised, which you heard about from me.

5For John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

6So when they had gathered together, they began to ask him, “Lord, is this the time when you are restoring the kingdom to Israel?”

7He told them, “You are not permitted to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority.

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