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Acts 20:38 web — sorrowing most of all because of the word which he had spoken, that they should see his face no more. And they accompan…

World English Bible

"sorrowing most of all because of the word which he had spoken, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship."

— Acts 20:38, World English Bible

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Acts 20 — Context

35

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

36

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

37

They all wept a lot, and fell on Paul's neck and kissed him,

38

sorrowing most of all because of the word which he had spoken, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.

Acts 20:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 20:38 say?
Acts 20:38 in the World English Bible reads: “sorrowing most of all because of the word which he had spoken, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.”
Where is Acts 20:38 in the Bible?
Acts 20:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 20, verse 38.
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 20:38.
What translation should I read Acts 20:38 in?
Acts 20:38 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 20:38?
Acts 20:38 reads (WEB): “sorrowing most of all because of the word which he had spoken, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him to 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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