Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They all wept as they embraced him and kissed him. New Living Translation They all cried as they embraced and kissed him good-bye. English Standard Version And there was much weeping on the part of all; they embraced Paul and kissed him, Berean Standard Bible They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him. Berean Literal Bible Then there was much weeping among all, and having fallen upon the neck of Paul, they were kissing him, King James Bible And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, New King James Version Then they all wept freely, and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him, New American Standard Bible And they all began to weep aloud and embraced Paul, and repeatedly kissed him, NASB 1995 And they began to weep aloud and embraced Paul, and repeatedly kissed him, NASB 1977 And they began to weep aloud and embraced Paul, and repeatedly kissed him, Legacy Standard Bible And they began to weep aloud and falling on Paul’s neck, they were kissing him, Amplified Bible And they began to weep openly and threw their arms around Paul’s neck, and repeatedly kissed him, Christian Standard Bible There were many tears shed by everyone. They embraced Paul and kissed him, Holman Christian Standard Bible There was a great deal of weeping by everyone. They embraced Paul and kissed him, American Standard Version And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck and kissed him, Contemporary English Version Everyone cried and hugged and kissed him. English Revised Version And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, GOD'S WORD® Translation Everyone cried a lot as they put their arms around Paul and kissed him. Good News Translation They were all crying as they hugged him and kissed him good-bye. International Standard Version All of them cried and cried as they put their arms around Paul and kissed him affectionately. Majority Standard Bible They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him. NET Bible They all began to weep loudly, and hugged Paul and kissed him, New Heart English Bible They all wept a lot, and fell on Paul's neck and kissed him, Webster's Bible Translation And they all wept bitterly, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, Weymouth New Testament and with loud lamentation they all threw their arms round his neck, and kissed him lovingly, World English Bible They all wept freely, and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand there came a great weeping to all, and having fallen on the neck of Paul, they were kissing him, Berean Literal Bible Then there was much weeping among all, and having fallen upon the neck of Paul, they were kissing him, Young's Literal Translation and there came a great weeping to all, and having fallen upon the neck of Paul, they were kissing him, Smith's Literal Translation And much weeping was from all; and having fallen upon Paul's neck, they kissed him, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd there was much weeping among them all; and falling on the neck of Paul, they kissed him, Catholic Public Domain Version Then a great weeping occurred among them all. And, falling upon the neck of Paul, they kissed him, New American Bible They were all weeping loudly as they threw their arms around Paul and kissed him, New Revised Standard Version There was much weeping among them all; they embraced Paul and kissed him, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they all wept bitterly, and they embraced him and kissed him; Aramaic Bible in Plain English And there was great weeping among all of them, and they were embracing him and kissing him. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd they all wept much, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, Godbey New Testament And the weeping of all was great, and falling on the neck of Paul, they continued to kiss him copiously, Haweis New Testament And all of them shed floods of tears, and fell upon Paul?s neck, and kissed him again and again, Mace New Testament then melted into tears, they fell upon his neck and kissed him, Weymouth New Testament and with loud lamentation they all threw their arms round his neck, and kissed him lovingly, Worrell New Testament And great weeping arose from all; and, falling upon Paul's neck, they kept kissing him; Worsley New Testament And they were all much grieved, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him: sorrowing most of all at the word which he spake, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Farewell to the Ephesians…36When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. 37 They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him. 38They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.… Cross References 1 Samuel 20:41 When the young man had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone, fell facedown, and bowed three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept together—though David wept more. Genesis 45:14-15 Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced. / Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept over them. And afterward his brothers talked with him. 2 Kings 4:27 When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.” Luke 15:20 So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. John 11:33-35 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept. 2 Corinthians 2:4 For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you. Philippians 1:8 God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 2:17 Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense. 2 Timothy 1:4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. Genesis 33:4 Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept. Ruth 1:9 May the LORD enable each of you to find rest in the home of your new husband.” And she kissed them as they wept aloud 1 Samuel 1:10 In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears. 1 Samuel 24:16 When David had finished saying these things, Saul called back, “Is that your voice, David my son?” Then Saul wept aloud 2 Samuel 1:11-12 Then David took hold of his own clothes and tore them, and all the men who were with him did the same. / They mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the people of the LORD and the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword. 2 Samuel 3:32 When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb, and all the people wept. Treasury of Scripture And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, wept. 1 Samuel 20:41 And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded. 2 Samuel 15:30 And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up. 2 Kings 20:3 I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. fell. Genesis 45:14 And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck. Genesis 46:29 And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while. kissed. Romans 16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. 1 Corinthians 16:20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss. 2 Corinthians 13:12 Greet one another with an holy kiss. Jump to Previous Aloud Ardently Arms Bitterly Embraced Fallen Falling Fell Great Kissed Kissing Lot Lovingly Neck Paul Paul's Repeatedly Round Sore Threw Weep Weeping WeptJump to Next Aloud Ardently Arms Bitterly Embraced Fallen Falling Fell Great Kissed Kissing Lot Lovingly Neck Paul Paul's Repeatedly Round Sore Threw Weep Weeping WeptActs 20 1. Paul goes to Macedonia, and thence to Troas.7. He celebrates the Lord's supper, and preaches. 9. Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life. 13. Paul continues his travels; 17. and at Miletum he calls the elders together, tells them what shall befall to himself, 28. commits God's flock to them, 29. warns them of false teachers, 32. commends them to God, 36. prays with them, and departs. They all wept openly This phrase highlights the deep emotional bond between Paul and the Ephesian elders. The act of weeping openly signifies genuine sorrow and affection, reflecting the close-knit community within the early church. In the cultural context of the time, public displays of emotion were not uncommon, especially in moments of farewell or loss. This scene underscores the impact of Paul's ministry and the love he fostered among the believers. The weeping also indicates the gravity of the moment, as Paul had warned them of the challenges and persecutions that lay ahead (Acts 20:29-31). as they embraced Paul and kissed him Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe Apostle Paul, a central figure in the New Testament, known for his missionary journeys and epistles. In this passage, he is bidding farewell to the Ephesian elders. 2. Ephesian Elders Leaders of the church in Ephesus, a significant early Christian community. They are deeply moved by Paul's departure. 3. Miletus The location where Paul meets the Ephesian elders to deliver his farewell speech. It is a coastal city near Ephesus. 4. Farewell Speech An emotional address by Paul to the Ephesian elders, emphasizing his ministry and the challenges they will face. 5. Weeping and Embracing A display of deep affection and sorrow, highlighting the strong bond between Paul and the Ephesian church leaders. Teaching Points The Importance of Christian FellowshipThe emotional farewell between Paul and the Ephesian elders underscores the deep bonds formed within the body of Christ. True Christian fellowship involves sharing in each other's joys and sorrows. The Role of Leadership in the Church Paul's relationship with the Ephesian elders highlights the importance of strong, loving leadership in the church. Leaders should be deeply connected to their congregations, as Paul was. Emotional Expression in the Christian Life The open display of emotion in this passage reminds us that expressing our feelings is a natural and healthy part of the Christian life. It is important to be genuine in our relationships with others. The Pain of Separation in Ministry The sorrow of parting ways is a reality in ministry. This passage encourages us to cherish the time we have with fellow believers and to trust God with the future. The Legacy of Faithful Service Paul's farewell is a testament to his faithful service and the impact he had on the lives of others. We are called to leave a legacy of faithfulness and love in our own ministries.(37) Fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him.--We note, as before in Acts 20:19, the absence of any suppression of emotion. As David and Jonathan parted of old (1Samuel 20:41), so did St. Paul and his fellow-workers part now. In 2Timothy 1:4 we have a passing reference to another parting scene of perhaps even tenderer emotion. To think that they should see his face no more, that this was their last farewell, made the elders of Ephesus and the other disciples eager, up to the very hour of embarkation, for the last embrace.
|
    |