Acts 20:35-37
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
35 In everything I have pointed out to you [by example] that, by working diligently in this manner, we ought to assist the weak, being mindful of the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, It is more blessed (makes one happier and more [a]to be envied) to give than to receive.
36 Having spoken thus, he knelt down with them all and prayed.
37 And they all wept freely and threw their arms around Paul’s neck and kissed him fervently and repeatedly,
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- Acts 20:35 Alexander Souter, Pocket Lexicon.
Acts 20:35-37
New International Version
35 In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
36 When Paul had finished speaking, he knelt down with all of them and prayed.(A) 37 They all wept as they embraced him and kissed him.(B)
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