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href="/bsb/acts/20.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When Paul had finished speaking, he knelt down with all of them and prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When he had finished speaking, he knelt and prayed with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having said these things, having bowed his knee, he prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And when he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And when he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And when he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After he said this, he knelt down and prayed with all of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After he said this, he knelt down and prayed with all of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After Paul had finished speaking, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When Paul had finished speaking, he knelt down and prayed with all of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When Paul finished, he knelt down with them and prayed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When Paul had said this, he knelt down and prayed with all of them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When he had said these things, he knelt down with them all and prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When he had spoken these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Having spoken thus, Paul knelt down and prayed with them all;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When he had spoken these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And having said these things, having bowed his knees, with them all, he prayed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having said these things, having bowed his knee, he prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And these things having said, having bowed his knees, with them all, he did pray,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And having said these, having placed his knees, he prayed with them all.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when he had said these things, kneeling down, he prayed with them all. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when he had said these things, kneeling down, he prayed with all of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When he had finished speaking he knelt down and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When he had finished speaking, he knelt down with them all and prayed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when he had thus spoken, he knelt down and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And when he had said these things, he knelt on his knees and he prayed, and all the men with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And having said these things, putting down his knees along with them all, he prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And when he had spoken these things, he fell on his knees, and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />After this discourse, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Having spoken thus, Paul knelt down and prayed with them all;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, having said these things, bowing his knees, he prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And when he had said these <i>things,</i> he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/20-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6915" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm">Paul's Farewell to the Ephesians</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">35</span>In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” <span class="reftext">36</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">When</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Paul had said</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">this,</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: theis (V-APA-NMS) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">he knelt down</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1119.htm" title="1119: gonata (N-ANP) -- The knee. Of uncertain affinity; the knee."></a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasin (Adj-DMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of them</a> <a href="/greek/4336.htm" title="4336: prosēuxato (V-AIM-3S) -- To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.">and prayed.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">37</span>They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-5.htm">Acts 21:5</a></span><br />But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-41.htm">Luke 22:41</a></span><br />And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a></span><br />Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-35.htm">Mark 14:35</a></span><br />Going a little farther, He fell to the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour would pass from Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">1 Kings 8:54</a></span><br />Now when Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he got up before the altar of the LORD, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">2 Chronicles 6:13</a></span><br />Now Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high and had placed it in the middle of the courtyard. He stood on it, knelt down before the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a></span><br />Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-14.htm">Ephesians 3:14</a></span><br />... for this reason I bow my knees before the Father,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-4.htm">Philippians 1:4</a></span><br />In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9</a></span><br />For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17</a></span><br />Pray without ceasing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-8.htm">1 Timothy 2:8</a></span><br />Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a></span><br />Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-10.htm">1 Samuel 1:10</a></span><br />In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/18-42.htm">1 Kings 18:42</a></span><br />So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the summit of Carmel, bent down on the ground, and put his face between his knees.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.</p><p class="hdg">he kneeled.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/7-60.htm">Acts 7:60</a></b></br> And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/21-5.htm">Acts 21:5</a></b></br> And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till <i>we were</i> out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">2 Chronicles 6:13</a></b></br> For Solomon had made a brasen scaffold, of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court: and upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/9-40.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/acts/9-40.htm">Kneeled</a> <a href="/acts/9-40.htm">Knees</a> <a href="/acts/9-40.htm">Knelt</a> <a href="/acts/20-17.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/acts/16-16.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/11-4.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/acts/21-5.htm">Kneeled</a> <a href="/romans/11-4.htm">Knees</a> <a href="/judges/7-6.htm">Knelt</a> <a href="/acts/20-37.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/21-5.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/acts/22-17.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/acts/20-38.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Paul goes to Macedonia, and thence to Troas.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-7.htm">He celebrates the Lord's supper, and preaches.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Paul continues his travels;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-17.htm">and at Miletum he calls the elders together, tells them what shall befall to himself,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-28.htm">commits God's flock to them,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-29.htm">warns them of false teachers,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-32.htm">commends them to God,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-36.htm">prays with them, and departs.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When Paul had said this</b><br>This phrase refers to the conclusion of Paul's farewell speech to the Ephesian elders, which is a significant moment in the Book of Acts. Paul had been in Ephesus for over two years, teaching and establishing the church. His speech, found in <a href="/acts/20-17.htm">Acts 20:17-35</a>, is a heartfelt exhortation and warning to the leaders of the church. It reflects his deep concern for the spiritual well-being of the believers and his awareness of the challenges they would face. This moment marks a transition in Paul's ministry as he prepares to journey to Jerusalem, aware of the hardships that await him.<p><b>he knelt down</b><br>Kneeling in prayer is a posture of humility and reverence, often associated with earnest supplication and worship. In the cultural context of the time, kneeling was a common posture for prayer, signifying submission to God. This act demonstrates Paul's humility and his dependence on God, setting an example for the Ephesian elders. It also reflects the seriousness of the moment, as Paul entrusts the church to God's care.<p><b>with all of them</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the communal aspect of the early church. Paul is not alone; he is surrounded by the elders of the Ephesian church, highlighting the importance of fellowship and unity among believers. The presence of the elders signifies their role as shepherds of the flock, responsible for guiding and protecting the church in Paul's absence. This moment underscores the relational nature of ministry and the deep bonds formed within the body of Christ.<p><b>and prayed</b><br>Prayer is a central theme in the Book of Acts, illustrating the early church's reliance on God for guidance, strength, and protection. Paul's prayer with the Ephesian elders is a powerful reminder of the importance of seeking God's will and blessing in all aspects of life and ministry. This act of prayer also connects to other scriptural instances where prayer precedes significant events or decisions, such as Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane (<a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">Matthew 26:36-46</a>) or the early church praying for Peter's release from prison (<a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Acts 12:5</a>). It highlights the necessity of prayer as a means of aligning with God's purposes and receiving His grace.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who is the central figure in this passage. He is concluding his farewell speech to the Ephesian elders, expressing his deep care and concern for the church.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesian_elders.htm">Ephesian Elders</a></b><br>Leaders of the church in Ephesus who have gathered to hear Paul's farewell address. They are deeply moved by his words and the impending separation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/miletus.htm">Miletus</a></b><br>The location where Paul meets with the Ephesian elders. It is a coastal city near Ephesus, where Paul has called the elders to meet him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm">Prayer</a></b><br>The act of communication with God, which Paul engages in with the elders. It signifies a moment of spiritual unity and dependence on God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/k/kneeling.htm">Kneeling</a></b><br>A physical posture of humility and reverence in prayer, indicating Paul's submission to God and his earnestness in prayer.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_prayer_in_leadership.htm">The Importance of Prayer in Leadership</a></b><br>Paul models the necessity of prayer for church leaders. Prayer is a vital tool for seeking God's guidance and strength in ministry.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_prayer.htm">Humility in Prayer</a></b><br>Kneeling signifies humility before God. As believers, adopting a humble posture in prayer reflects our dependence on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>Praying together fosters unity among believers. It is a powerful way to strengthen bonds and align hearts with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/emotional_and_spiritual_support.htm">Emotional and Spiritual Support</a></b><br>In times of separation or transition, prayer provides comfort and assurance of God's presence and care.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>Paul's prayerful farewell leaves a lasting impact on the Ephesian elders, reminding us of the influence our spiritual practices can have on others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_you_wavering_between_two_opinions.htm">Is bowing or kneeling necessary during prayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_church_planting.htm">What does the Bible say about church planting?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_structure_a_church_service.htm">How should a church service be structured?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_apostles_performed_miracles.htm">Matthew 10:8 - Do we have any historical or archaeological evidence confirming that the apostles actually performed miracles such as raising the dead?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(36) <span class= "bld">He kneeled down, and prayed with them all.</span>--The historian who has recorded what we may call the "charge" of St. Paul, shrinks, with a natural reverence, from reporting his prayer. <a href="/context/ephesians/3-14.htm" title="For this cause I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,">Ephesians 3:14-21</a> will enable the thoughtful reader to represent to himself its substance, perhaps even its very thoughts and words.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/20-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[When]</span><br /><span class="grk">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Paul] had said</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰπὼν</span> <span class="translit">(eipōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this,</span><br /><span class="grk">ταῦτα</span> <span class="translit">(tauta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">he knelt down</span><br /><span class="grk">θεὶς</span> <span class="translit">(theis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> </span><span class="str2">To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">σὺν</span> <span class="translit">(syn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> </span><span class="str2">With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="grk">πᾶσιν</span> <span class="translit">(pasin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of them</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῖς</span> <span class="translit">(autois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] prayed.</span><br /><span class="grk">προσηύξατο</span> <span class="translit">(prosēuxato)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/20-36.htm">Acts 20:36 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/20-36.htm">Acts 20:36 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/20-36.htm">Acts 20:36 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/20-36.htm">Acts 20:36 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/20-36.htm">Acts 20:36 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/20-36.htm">Acts 20:36 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/20-36.htm">Acts 20:36 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/20-36.htm">Acts 20:36 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/20-36.htm">Acts 20:36 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/20-36.htm">Acts 20:36 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/20-36.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 20:36 When he had spoken these things he (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/20-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 20:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 20:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/20-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 20:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 20:37" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>