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When it happened that we had accomplished the days, we departed and went on our journey. They all, with wives and children, brought us on our way until we were out of the city. Kneeling down on the beach, we prayed.
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A Public Display of Love
Commentators highlight the profound love the Tyrian believers had for Paul. The entire church community, including women and children, publicly escorted him out of the city. Scholars note this was a powerful testimony of their godliness and a sign that they were not ashamed of their faith, even though it could have been tempting for Paul to stay.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Had accomplished those days. When those days were passed.
They all brought us on our way. They accompanied us. ([Reference…
That we had accomplished the days (εξαρτισα ημας τας ημερας). First aorist active infinitive of εξαρτιζω, to furnish perfectly, ra…
19th Century
Anglican
We departed, and went our way.—Literally, and were going on our way, the tense bringing before us something like…
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After a scene reminiscent of the parting with the Ephesian elders (cf. 20:36– 37), Paul and his companions sailed from Tyre. The ship went on to Pt…
16th Century
Protestant
With their wives and children. This was no small testimony of love, in that they accompanied Paul out of the city with their wives and chi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when we had accomplished those days The seven days before mentioned:
we departed and went our way<…
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