[Grammar] The past perfect tense in a dependent clause

HaraKiriBlade said:

1. Jesus told his disciples he would send them the Holy Spirit once he had resurrected and ascended into Heaven.

2. Jesus told his disciples he would send them the Holy Spirit once he resurrected and ascended into Heaven.

3. Jesus told his disciples he would send them the Holy Spirit once he resurrects and ascends into Heaven.

Which one is correct? or are all these three weird? seriously, one moment I think I know English grammar well enough, the next I am stuck with something like this.:splat:

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HaraKiriBlade said:

Thank you, Bhaisahab. The first one was the sentence I wrote, but I wasn't sure whether or why it was correct. Is there any way to explain why the first one is correct whereas the second one is wrong? As for the third one... well, I included it just in case.

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5jj said:

I agree that #1 is correct, but feel that #2 is possible. Perfect aspects are common with 'once', but not obligatory.

"I will send you the Holy Spirit once I resurrect and ascend into heaven."
Jesus told his disciples he would send them the Holy Spirit once he resurrected and ascended into Heaven.

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