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After saying goodbye to each other, we went on board the ship, and they returned home again.
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A Prayerful Farewell
Commentators emphasize that this was not a casual goodbye but a tender, emotional scene sweetened by prayer. Matthew Henry notes their last farewell was an example of praying without ceasing. This moment highlights the deep, affectionate, and prayerful bonds that characterize Christian fellowship.
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Beach (αιγιαλον). As in Mt 13:2 which see. This scene is in public as at Miletus, but they did not care.
Bade each …
19th Century
Anglican
We took ship.—Literally, we embarked in the ship. The article probably, though not necessarily, indicates that t…
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when we had taken our leave one of another The Alexandrian copy reads, "having prayed, we saluted one another"; …
Presbyterian
Providence must be acknowledged when our affairs go well.
Wherever Paul came, he inquired what disciples were there and found them. Foreseei…
