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Acts 20:37-1953 kjv — And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him, Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, th…

King James Version

37

And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,

38

Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.

— Acts 20:37-1953, King James Version

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Acts 20 — Context

34

Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.

35

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

36

And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.

37

And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,

38

Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.

Acts 20:37-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 20:37-1953 say?
Acts 20:37-1953 in the King James Version reads: “And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him, Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship. ”
Where is Acts 20:37-1953 in the Bible?
Acts 20:37-1953 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 20, verses 37–1953.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 20:37-1953.
What translation should I read Acts 20:37-1953 in?
Acts 20:37-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 20:37-1953?
Acts 20:37-1953 reads (KJV): “And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him, Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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