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The Pain of Finality
Commentators emphasize that the elders' deepest sorrow wasn't just the act of parting, but Paul's specific statement that they would "see his face no more." This detail, as scholar John Gill notes, "cut them to the heart" and made the farewell almost intolerable, highlighting the profound personal love and connection they shared.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 20:38
18th Century
Theologian
Sorrowing most of all, etc. This was a most tender and affectionate parting scene. It can be more easily imagined than described. We may l…
AT Robertson
On Acts 20:38
Sorrowing (οδυνωμενο). Present middle participle of οδυναω, old verb to cause intense pain, to torment (Luke 16:24), m…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 20:38
When Paul had finished speaking, he knelt down with the Ephesian elders and prayed with them. On the basis of the parallels between this farewell a…
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John Gill
On Acts 20:38
17th Century
Pastor
Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke
In (Acts 20:25) it filled them with sorrow to part wi…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 20:28–38
17th Century
Minister
If the Holy Spirit has made ministers overseers of the flock, that is, shepherds, they must be true to their trust. Let them consider their Master'…