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they embraced Paul and kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Then there was much weeping among all, and having fallen upon the neck of Paul, they were kissing him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then they all wept freely, and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they all <i>began</i> to weep aloud and embraced Paul, and <i>repeatedly</i> kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And they began to weep aloud and embraced Paul, and repeatedly kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they <i>began</i> to weep aloud and embraced Paul, and repeatedly kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they <i>began</i> to weep aloud and falling on Paul’s neck, they were kissing him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And they <i>began</i> to weep openly and threw their arms around Paul’s neck, and repeatedly kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There were many tears shed by everyone. They embraced Paul and kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There was a great deal of weeping by everyone. They embraced Paul and kissed him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck and kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone cried and hugged and kissed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Everyone cried a lot as they put their arms around Paul and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They were all crying as they hugged him and kissed him good-bye. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />All of them cried and cried as they put their arms around Paul and kissed him affectionately. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They all began to weep loudly, and hugged Paul and kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They all wept a lot, and fell on Paul's neck and kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they all wept bitterly, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and with loud lamentation they all threw their arms round his neck, and kissed him lovingly,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They all wept freely, and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and there came a great weeping to all, and having fallen on the neck of Paul, they were kissing him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Then there was much weeping among all, and having fallen upon the neck of Paul, they were kissing him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and there came a great weeping to all, and having fallen upon the neck of Paul, they were kissing him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And much weeping was from all; and having fallen upon Paul's neck, they kissed him,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And there was much weeping among them all; and falling on the neck of Paul, they kissed him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then a great weeping occurred among them all. And, falling upon the neck of Paul, they kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They were all weeping loudly as they threw their arms around Paul and kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />There was much weeping among them all; they embraced Paul and kissed him,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they all wept bitterly, and they embraced him and kissed him;<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 there was great weeping among all of them, and they were embracing him and kissing 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 they all wept much, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And the weeping of all was great, and falling on the neck of Paul, they continued to kiss him copiously,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And all of them shed floods of tears, and fell upon Paul鈥檚 neck, and kissed him again and again,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />then melted into tears, they fell upon his neck and kissed him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and with loud lamentation they all threw their arms round his neck, and kissed him lovingly,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And great weeping arose from all; and, falling upon Paul's neck, they kept kissing him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And they were all much grieved, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him: sorrowing most <i>of all</i> at the word which he spake,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/20-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6920" 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">36</span>When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. <span class="reftext">37</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">They all</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude."></a> <a href="/greek/2805.htm" title="2805: klauthmos (N-NMS) -- Weeping, lamentation, crying. From klaio; lamentation.">wept</a> <a href="/greek/2425.htm" title="2425: hikanos (Adj-NMS) -- From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit.">openly</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">as</a> <a href="/greek/1968.htm" title="1968: epipesontes (V-APA-NMP) -- To fall upon, press upon, light upon, come over. From epi and pipto; to embrace or seize.">they embraced</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5137.htm" title="5137: trachēlon (N-AMS) -- The neck. Probably from trecho; the throat, i.e. life."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulou (N-GMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/2705.htm" title="2705: katephiloun (V-IIA-3P) -- To kiss affectionately. From kata and phileo; to kiss earnestly.">and kissed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">38</span>They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.…<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="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">1 Samuel 20:41</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14-15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Luke 15:20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-33.htm">John 11:33-35</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-4.htm">2 Corinthians 2:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Philippians 1:8</a></span><br />God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-4.htm">2 Timothy 1:4</a></span><br />Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4</a></span><br />Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/1-9.htm">Ruth 1:9</a></span><br />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<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_samuel/24-16.htm">1 Samuel 24:16</a></span><br />When David had finished saying these things, Saul called back, “Is that your voice, David my son?” Then Saul wept aloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-11.htm">2 Samuel 1:11-12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-32.htm">2 Samuel 3:32</a></span><br />When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb, and all the people wept.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,</p><p class="hdg">wept.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">1 Samuel 20:41</a></b></br> <i>And</i> as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of <i>a place</i> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">2 Samuel 15:30</a></b></br> And David went up by the ascent of <i>mount</i> Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that <i>was</i> with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">2 Kings 20:3</a></b></br> I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done <i>that which is</i> good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.</p><p class="hdg">fell.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14</a></b></br> And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Genesis 46:29</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">kissed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/16-16.htm">Romans 16:16</a></b></br> Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/16-20.htm">1 Corinthians 16:20</a></b></br> All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/13-12.htm">2 Corinthians 13:12</a></b></br> Greet one another with an holy kiss.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/16-17.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-2.htm">Ardently</a> <a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/luke/22-62.htm">Bitterly</a> <a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Embraced</a> <a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/acts/20-19.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/luke/7-46.htm">Kissing</a> <a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/luke/7-39.htm">Lovingly</a> <a href="/acts/15-10.htm">Neck</a> <a href="/acts/20-36.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/20-16.htm">Paul's</a> <a href="/acts/19-31.htm">Repeatedly</a> <a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Round</a> <a href="/acts/16-18.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/john/20-13.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/acts/20-31.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/john/20-11.htm">Wept</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-2.htm">Ardently</a> <a href="/acts/21-11.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/revelation/5-4.htm">Bitterly</a> <a href="/acts/21-6.htm">Embraced</a> <a href="/acts/26-14.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/acts/27-41.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/acts/21-14.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Great</a> <a href="/genesis/27-27.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/genesis/29-13.htm">Kissing</a> <a href="/philippians/1-22.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Lovingly</a> <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Neck</a> <a href="/acts/21-4.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Paul's</a> <a href="/acts/21-4.htm">Repeatedly</a> <a href="/acts/22-6.htm">Round</a> <a href="/philippians/2-26.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/acts/22-23.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/acts/21-13.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/acts/21-13.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">Wept</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 /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/acts/20.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>They all wept openly</b><br />The phrase "they all wept openly" captures a moment of deep emotional expression among the believers. The Greek word for "wept" is "klaio," which means to mourn or lament. This public display of emotion signifies the profound bond and affection the Ephesian elders had for Paul. In the historical context of the early church, such expressions of emotion were not uncommon, especially in the face of impending separation. The open weeping reflects the genuine love and respect they had for Paul, who had been their teacher, mentor, and spiritual father. This moment underscores the deep personal connections that were formed in the early Christian communities, which were often marked by shared struggles and triumphs in the faith.<p><b>as they embraced Paul</b><br />The act of embracing, or "epipipto" in Greek, literally means to fall upon or to hug tightly. This physical gesture of affection and farewell is significant in the cultural context of the time, where physical touch was a common way to express deep emotional bonds. Embracing Paul was not just a customary farewell; it was a heartfelt demonstration of the unity and love that characterized the early church. The embrace signifies a mutual respect and a shared commitment to the mission of spreading the Gospel, even as they faced the reality of Paul's departure. This moment of embrace is a powerful reminder of the importance of community and fellowship in the Christian life.<p><b>and kissed him</b><br />The act of kissing, "kataphileo" in Greek, was a customary sign of respect, affection, and farewell in the ancient Near Eastern culture. This was not merely a social custom but a profound expression of love and gratitude. In the scriptural context, kissing is often associated with reconciliation, blessing, and the transmission of peace. The Ephesian elders' kiss was a testament to the deep spiritual bond they shared with Paul, acknowledging his role as a shepherd and leader who had guided them in their faith journey. This act of kissing also reflects the vulnerability and openness that characterized the early Christian communities, where believers were encouraged to love one another deeply and sincerely.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(37) <span class= "bld">Fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him.</span>--We note, as before in <a href="/acts/20-19.htm" title="Serving the LORD with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:">Acts 20:19</a>, the absence of any suppression of emotion. As David and Jonathan parted of old (<a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm" title="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.">1Samuel 20:41</a>), so did St. Paul and his fellow-workers part now. In <a href="/2_timothy/1-4.htm" title="Greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy;">2Timothy 1:4</a> 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.<p><span class= "bld"><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/20-37.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">They all</span><br /><span class="grk">πάντων</span> <span class="translit">(pantōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive 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">wept</span><br /><span class="grk">κλαυθμὸς</span> <span class="translit">(klauthmos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2805.htm">Strong's 2805: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weeping, lamentation, crying. From klaio; lamentation.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">openly</span><br /><span class="grk">ἱκανὸς</span> <span class="translit">(hikanos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2425.htm">Strong's 2425: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[as]</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">they embraced</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιπεσόντες</span> <span class="translit">(epipesontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1968.htm">Strong's 1968: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall upon, press upon, light upon, come over. From epi and pipto; to embrace or seize.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Paul</span><br /><span class="grk">Παύλου</span> <span class="translit">(Paulou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> </span><span class="str2">Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] kissed</span><br /><span class="grk">κατεφίλουν</span> <span class="translit">(katephiloun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2705.htm">Strong's 2705: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kiss affectionately. From kata and phileo; to kiss earnestly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτόν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<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. 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