the Week of Proper 20 / Ordinary 25
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Acts 20:38
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Paul's words echoed in their ears that they would never see him again. The range bosses from Ephesus escorted him to the boat, tipped their hats, and went out to do the job God had given them.
grieving especially over the word which he had spoken, that they would not see his face again. And they were accompanying him to the ship.
being in agony especially over the word which he had spoken, that they would not see his face again. And they were accompanying him to the ship.
Being sad most of all because he had said that they would not see his face again. And so they went with him to the ship.
specially pained by the word which he had said, that they would no more see his face. And they went down with him to the ship.
sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they would see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.
grieving most of all over his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they escorted him to the ship.
sorrowing most of all because of the word which he had spoken, that they should see his face no more. They brought him on his way to the ship.
Sorrowing most for that word which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they conducted him to the ship.
grieved above all things at his having told them that after that day they were no longer to see his face. And they went with him to the ship.
Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him vnto the ship.
most of all grieving for the word which he said, that they were going to see his face no more. And they went with him to the ship.
and were sory, most of all because of the worde which he had sayde, that they shulde se his face nomore. And they accopanied him vnto the shippe.
grieving and distressed especially over the word which he had spoken, that they would not see him again. And they accompanied him to the ship.
sorrowing most of all for the word which he had spoken, that they should behold his face no more. And they brought him on his way unto the ship.
sorrowing most of all because of the word he had spoken, that they should see his face no more. And they brought him to the ship.
sorowinge most of all for the wordes which he spake that they shuld se his face no moore. And they acompanyed him vnto the shyppe.
sorrowing most of all for the word which he had spoken, that they should see his face no more. And they brought him on his way to the ship.
Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.
sorrowing most of all for the word that he had said -- that they are about no more to see his face; and they were accompanying him to the ship.
especially saddened by what he had said, that they were not going to see him again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
They were especially sad because Paul had told them, "You will never see me again." Then they went with him to the ship.
What saddened them the most was his remark that they would never see him again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
being sorrowful most of all because of the word he had spoken, that they would not see his face again. And they accompanied him to the ship.
Being chiefly sorie for the words which he spake, That they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him vnto the shippe.
But they were most distressed because of the words he spoke, that they would not see his face again. And they accompanied him to the ship.
sorrowing most of all because of the word which he had spoken, that they should see his face no more. They brought him on his way to the ship.
They were especially sorrowful because of what he had said - that they would never see his face again. Then they took him to the ship.Acts 20:25;">[xr]
but most agonized (were they) by that word which he had spoken, that again they were not to see his face. And they accompanied him to the ship.
And they had the most anguish, because of the word he uttered, that they would see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.
They were sad most of all because he had said that they would never see him again. Then they escorted him down to the ship.
What made them sad most of all was he said that they would never see his face again. Then they went with him to the ship.
Sorrowing most of all for the word which he had spoken, that they should behold his face no more. And they brought him on his way unto the ship.
grieving especially because of what he had said, that they would not see him again. Then they brought him to the ship.
being most distressed for the word which he had said, - That, no more, should they, his face, behold. And they accompanied him unto the ship.
Being grieved most of all for the word which he had said, that they should see his face no more. And they brought him on his way to the ship.
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.
especially distressed at the statement that he had said, that they were going to see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.
Sorowyng most of all for the wordes whiche he spake, that they shoulde see his face no more. And they accompanied hym vnto the shippe.
grieving especially over the word which he had spoken, that they would not see his face again. And they were accompanying him to the ship.
They were especially sad because he had said that they would never see him again. And so they went with him to the ship.
and sorewiden moost in the word that he seide, for thei schulen no more se his face. And thei ledden hym to the schip.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
that: Acts 20:25
and: Acts 15:3, Acts 21:5, Acts 21:16, 1 Corinthians 16:11
Reciprocal: Genesis 18:16 - to bring Genesis 43:3 - see my face 1 Corinthians 16:6 - that ye Ephesians 1:1 - faithful Philippians 2:28 - ye see Colossians 2:1 - not 2 Timothy 1:4 - being
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake,.... In
Acts 20:25 it filled them with sorrow to part with him; but this was increased, and made almost intolerable by what he said,
that they should see his face no more: could they have hoped to have seen him again, it would have made their parting with him more easy; but to be told they should never see him more in this world, it cut them to the heart; which shows what a share the apostle had in their hearts and affections, and not without good reason: however, that they might have a sight of him as long as they could, they went along with him to see him take shipping, and to see the last of him.
And they accompanied him unto the ship: which lay at Miletus waiting for him.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Sorrowing most of all ... - This was a most tender and affectionate parting scene. It can be more easily imagined than described. We may learn from it:
(1) That the parting of ministers and people is a most solemn event, and should be one of much tenderness and affection.
(2) The effect of true religion is to make the heart more tender; to make friendship more affectionate and sacred; and to unite more closely the bonds of love.
(3) Ministers of the gospel should be prepared to leave their people with the same consciousness of fidelity and the same kindness and love which Paul evinced. They should live such lives as to be able to look back upon their whole ministry as pure and disinterested, and as having been employed in guarding the flock, and in making known to them the whole counsel of God. So parting, they may separate in peace; and so living and acting, they will be prepared to give up their account with joy, and not with grief. May God grant to every minister the spirit which Paul evinced at Ephesus, and enable each one, when called to leave his people by death or otherwise, to do it with the same consciousness of fidelity which Paul evinced when he left his people to see their face no more.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 20:38. That they should see his face no more — This was a most solemn meeting, and a most affecting parting. The man who had first pointed out to them the Lord Jesus Christ, by whom they had been brought into so glorious a state of salvation, is now going away, in all likelihood, to be seen no more till the day in which the quick and dead shall stand before the throne of judgment. Such a scene, and its correspondent feelings, are more easily imagined than described.
1. As the disciples are stated to have come together on the first day of the week, we may learn from this that, ever since the apostolic times, the Lord's day, now the Christian Sabbath, was set apart for religious exercises; such as the preaching of God's holy word, and celebrating the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Besides its being the day on which our blessed Lord rose from the dead, the practice of the apostles and the primitive Church is an additional reason why we should religiously celebrate this first day of the week. They who, professing the Christian religion, still prefer the Jewish Sabbath, have little to support them in the New Testament. How prone is man to affect to be wise above what is written, while he is, in almost every respect, below the teaching so plainly laid down in the Divine word.
2. The charge of St. Paul to the pastors of the Church of Christ at Ephesus and Miletus contains much that is interesting to every Christian minister:
(1) If he be sent of God at all, he is sent to feed the flock.
(2) But, in order to feed them, he must have the bread of life.
(3) This bread he must distribute in its due season, that each may have that portion that is suitable to time, place, and state.
(4) While he is feeding others, he should take care to have his own soul fed: it is possible for a minister to be the instrument of feeding others, and yet starve himself.
(5) If Jesus Christ intrust to his care the souls he has bought by his own blood, what an awful account will he have to give in the day of judgment, if any of them perish through his neglect! Though the sinner, dying in his sins, has his own blood upon his head, yet, if the watchman has not faithfully warned him, his blood will be required at the watchman's hand. Let him who is concerned read Ezekiel, Ezekiel 33:3-5, and think of the account which he is shortly to give unto God.
3. Tenderness and sympathy are not inconsistent with the highest state of grace. Paul warns his hearers day and night with tears. His hearers now weep sore at the departure of their beloved pastor. They who can give up a Christian minister with indifference, have either profited little under that ministry, or they have backslidden from the grace of God. The pastors should love as fathers, the converts as children; and all feel themselves one family, under that great head, Christ Jesus.
