Acts 20:38
sorrowing most of all because of the word that he had spoken, that they would see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.
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37Then they all wept freely, and falling on Paul's neck kept kissing him,
Cross References
Acts 15:3So being sent on their way by the congregation, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing the conversion of the Gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brothers.
Acts 21:5But when our time was up, as we left to go on our way, they all, including women and children, accompanied us out of the city, and kneeling down on the beach, we prayed.
1 Corinthians 16:11Therefore no one should despise him; but send him on his way in peace, that he may come to me; I am expecting him along with the brothers.
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 →