Acts 20:38
being especially grieved over his statement that they would see his face no more. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
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In Context
37There was much weeping among them all, and they threw their arms around Paul's neck and kissed him,
Cross References
Acts 15:3After being sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria and brought great joy to all the brothers when they described in detail the conversion of the Gentiles.
Acts 21:5but when our days there came to an end, we left and went on our way. All the disciples accompanied us, along with their wives and children, until we were outside of the city. Then we knelt down on the beach and prayed.
1 Corinthians 16:11Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me, for I am expecting him 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 →