Acts 20:37 nasb — And they began to weep aloud and embraced Paul, and repeatedly kissed him,

NASB

"And they began to weep aloud and embraced Paul, and repeatedly kissed him,"

— Acts 20:37, NASB

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Acts 20 — Context

34

"You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my own needs and to the men who were with me.

35

"In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

36

When he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.

37

And they began to weep aloud and embraced Paul, and repeatedly kissed him,

38

grieving especially over the word which he had spoken, that they would not see his face again. And they were accompanying him to the ship.

Acts 20:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 20:37 say?
Acts 20:37 in the NASB reads: “And they began to weep aloud and embraced Paul, and repeatedly kissed him,”
Where is Acts 20:37 in the Bible?
Acts 20:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 20, verse 37.
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.
What translation should I read Acts 20:37 in?
Acts 20:37 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?
Acts 20:37 reads (NASB): “And they began to weep aloud and embraced Paul, and repeatedly kissed him,” 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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