²¹ But we had hoped that he was ^(A)the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now ^(B)the third day since these things happened.

¹⁸ knowing that you ^(A)were ransomed from ^(B)the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, ¹⁹ but ^(C)with the precious blood of Christ, like that of ^(D)a lamb ^(E)without blemish or spot.

³⁸ And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were ^(A)waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

⁹ And they sang ^(A)a new song, saying,

The Ascension

⁶ So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, ^(A)will you at this time ^(B)restore the kingdom to Israel?”