8:1

But: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as But indicates a development in the story. It also indicates some contrast. The other men went home, but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.

Jesus went to the Mount of Olives: The Greek phrase the Berean Standard Bible translates as the Mount of Olives refers to a hill where people had planted olive trees. It was just east of Jerusalem on the other side of the Kidron Valley. It is also mentioned in Matthew 21:1, Mark 11:1, and Luke 19:37. Translate it the same way in all the verses.

The top of the Mount of Olives was about 805 meters (2540 feet) above sea level. Some languages may not consider that high enough to be a mountain. It may be more natural to refer to it as a hill. For example:

Olive Tree Hill
-or-
hill called Olive Place

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