10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.
10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;
10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes,
10 They stood there, staring into the empty sky. Suddenly two men appeared - in white robes!
10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel,
10 As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 1:10
Commentary on Acts 1:6-11
(Read Acts 1:6-11)
They were earnest in asking about that which their Master never had directed or encouraged them to seek. Our Lord knew that his ascension and the teaching of the Holy Spirit would soon end these expectations, and therefore only gave them a rebuke; but it is a caution to his church in all ages, to take heed of a desire of forbidden knowledge. He had given his disciples instructions for the discharge of their duty, both before his death and since his resurrection, and this knowledge is enough for a Christian. It is enough that He has engaged to give believers strength equal to their trials and services; that under the influence of the Holy Spirit they may, in one way or other, be witnesses for Christ on earth, while in heaven he manages their concerns with perfect wisdom, truth, and love. When we stand gazing and trifling, the thoughts of our Master's second coming should quicken and awaken us: when we stand gazing and trembling, they should comfort and encourage us. May our expectation of it be stedfast and joyful, giving diligence to be found of him blameless.