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Luke 24:49
Behold, I send out the promise of my Father on you. But wait in the city of Jerusalem until you are clothed with power from on high."
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Interpretation

Jesus teaches a power high that is practiced in ordinary routines in Luke 24:49—consider "behold" and "send". Entrust power high in how we make amends—let grace redraw instincts.

Context

In Luke (Gospel Narrative), developing power high. Read in Luke 24, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “behold” alongside “send”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Luke to Luke the physician (companion of Paul). Luke is frequently described this way: Anonymous; author also wrote Acts; polished Greek historian‑theologian.. Scholars commonly date Luke AD 80–90. Recipients in mind: Broader Greco‑Roman audience.. A careful narrative for a wide audience. A careful historian-theologian frames a universal horizon.

More details
Traditional:Luke the physician (companion of Paul)
Modern scholarship:Anonymous; author also wrote Acts; polished Greek historian‑theologian.
Date:AD 80–90
Audience:Broader Greco‑Roman audience.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46