Acts 20:37

BIBLE IN TEN · Oct 8, 2023 · 3m

Sunday, 8 October 2023 Then they all wept freely, and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him, Acts 20:37 The words are more literally rendered, “And there was much weeping of all, and having fallen upon the neck of Paul, they were kissing him” (CG). Paul had just knelt and prayed with those he was with. Now, as their time together is quickly coming to a close, it says, “And there was much weeping of all.” The true depth of their friendship is readily apparent from the words. Rather than a humorous salutation and hearty laughter, they were emotionally distraught at the coming separation. This…