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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Wept sore - Wept much. Greek: “There was a great weeping of all.” And fell on Paul’s neck - Embraced him, as a token of tender affection. The same thing Joseph did when he met his aged father Jacob,…
Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
Fell on Paul's neck - Leaned their heads against his shoulders, and kissed his neck. This was not an unusual custom in the east.
After the parting sermon that Paul preached to the elders of Ephesus, which was very affecting, we have here the parting prayer and tears, which were yet more affecting; we can scarcely read the…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
kissed him The word is not the simple verb but expresses earnest, sorrowing salutations.
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