And after we had said our farewells, we went aboard the ship, and they returned home.
Parallel translations
- WEB After saying goodbye to each other, we went on board the ship, and they returned home again.
- KJV And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again.
- NKJV When we had taken our leave of one another, we boarded the ship, and they returned home.
- NASB Then we boarded the ship, and they returned home.
- NLT and said our farewells. Then we went aboard, and they returned home.
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Quick answer
After saying goodbye, Paul's group boards the ship and the Tyrian believers return home. The tender parting concludes.
Overview
The mutual farewells underscore the genuine affection between Paul's company and the disciples at Tyre. The believers return to their homes having strengthened and prayed for the travelers. These repeated, loving partings throughout the journey highlight the family bond shared by all who belong to Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- John 19:27Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home.
- John 7:53Then each went to his own home.
- John 1:11He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.
- John 16:32“Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.
- 2 Cor 2:13I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.
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