Acts 20:36

Paul finished talking, then he got down on his knees with all of those Christian leaders, to show respect to God, and he prayed with them.

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In The King James Version

And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.

In Context

35I did everything in a way that showed you that we all have to work hard to get enough money, not just for ourselves, but to give some to people that don’t have the things they need. We have to remember that our leader, Jesus, said, ‘If people give things to you, that can make you a bit happy. But if you give things to other people, you will be properly happy.’”

37They all cried a lot, and they hugged Paul and kissed him.

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Cross References

Acts 7:60Then he went down on to his knees, and he shouted, “Jesus, don’t blame these men for doing this bad thing.” And after he said that, he died.

Ephesians 3:14When I think about all these things that our father does, I get down on my knees and pray to him.

Matthew Henry on Acts 20:18-36

Paul's Address to the Elders of Ephesus. 17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. 18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, 19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: 20 And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have showed you, and have taught you… Read the whole commentary →

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