Albert Barnes Commentary Acts 20:1

"And after the uproar ceased, Paul having sent for the disciples and exhorted them, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia." — Acts 20:1 (ASV)

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The uproar. The tumult excited by Demetrius and the workmen. After it had been quieted by the town-clerk (Acts 19:40).

Embraced them. Saluted them; gave them parting expressions of kindness. Compare Luke 7:45; Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:26; 1 Peter 5:14. The Syriac translates this, Paul called the disciples, and consoled them, and kissed them.

To go into Macedonia. On his way to Jerusalem, according to his purpose—recorded in Acts 19:21.