Acts 20:37

All were in tears; and throwing their arms around Paul’s neck, they kissed him again and again,

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And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,

In Context

36When Paul had finished speaking, he knelt down and prayed with them all.

38grieving most of all over what he had said – that they would never see his face again. Then they escorted him to the ship.

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Cross References

Genesis 45:14Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept upon his neck.

Luke 15:20And he got up and went to his father. But, while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was deeply moved; he ran and threw his arms around his neck and kissed him.

1 Corinthians 16:20All of the Lord’s followers send you greetings. Greet one another with a sacred kiss.

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 →

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