Acts 20:37
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 20
“And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,”Acts 20:37
What Does Acts 20:37 Mean?
Acts 20:37 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 20, verse 37 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Acts 20:37 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ruth 1:9“The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.”Luke 15:20“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”Acts 21:13“Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”Genesis 31:28“And hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? thou hast now done foolishly in so doing.”Genesis 33:4“And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.”1 Kings 19:20“And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow thee. And he said unto him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee?”Romans 16:16“Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.”2 Timothy 1:4“Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;”Genesis 29:13“And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister’s son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.”Genesis 46:29“And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.”1 Corinthians 16:20“All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.”2 Corinthians 13:12“Greet one another with an holy kiss.”1 Thessalonians 5:26“Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.”Revelation 21:4“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”Genesis 45:2“And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.”Genesis 45:14“And he fell upon his brother Benjamin’s neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.”Genesis 45:15“Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.”Exodus 18:7“And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent.”1 Samuel 20:41“And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded.”2 Samuel 15:30“And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.”
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