Acts 20:38

being especially grieved at the word which he had spoken, that they were about to see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

37And the weeping of all was great, and falling on the neck of Paul, they continued to kiss him copiously,

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Cross References

Acts 15:3Then indeed they having been sent away by the church, traveled through both Phoenicia and Samaria, relating the conversion of the Gentiles: and they continued to make great joy to all the brethren.

Acts 21:5And when it came to pass that we refitted during those days, having come out, we departed, all sending us forth, along with the women and children, out of the city: and putting down the knees on the shore, having prayed,

1 Corinthians 16:11therefore let no one snub him. But send him forth in peace, in order that he may come to me: for I await 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 →

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