Acts 20:38
sorrowing most of all for the word which he had spoken, that they should behold his face no more. And they brought him on his way unto the ship.
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37And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul`s neck and kissed him,
Cross References
Acts 15:3They therefore, being brought on their way by the church, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
Acts 21:5And when it came to pass that we had accomplished the days, we departed and went on our journey; and they all, with wives and children, brought us on our way till we were out of the city: and kneeling down on the beach, we prayed, and bade each other farewell;
1 Corinthians 16:11let no man therefore despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come unto me: for I expect him with the brethren.
Matthew Henry on Acts 20:37-38
Paul Takes Leave of the Elders of Ephesus. 36 And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all. 37 And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, 38 Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship. After the parting sermon that Paul preached to the elders of Ephesus, which was very affecting, we have here the parting prayer and tears, which were yet more affecting; we can scarcely read the… Read the whole commentary →