Acts 20:37

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And when they all had a good cry, they embraced Paul and kissed him.

Cross References

Luke 15:20

So, he got up and went to his father. But while he was still some distance [from the house], his father saw him and felt deep pity [for him], so ran and embraced him and kissed him [enthusiastically].

Romans 16:16

Greet one another with a holy kiss [i.e., to signify affection, yet without sensuality]. All of the churches of Christ [i.e., which Paul established or preached in] send you their greetings.

1 Corinthians 16:20

All of the brothers [and sisters] send you their greetings [also]. Greet one another with a holy kiss [i.e., to signify affection, yet without sensuality].

2 Corinthians 13:12

Greet one another with a holy kiss [i.e., to signify affection, yet without sensuality].

1 Thessalonians 5:26

Greet all of the brothers [and sisters] with a holy kiss [i.e., to signify affection, yet without sensuality].

2 Timothy 1:4

Remembering how you cried [Note: This was probably when Paul and Timothy last parted], I long to see you [again], so that I can be filled with joy.

Revelation 21:4

And He will wipe away all the tears from their eyes, and there will not be death anymore, or mourning, or crying, or pain anymore, for these old things have passed away.”

Revelation 7:17

For the Lamb, who is at the center of the throne, will be their Shepherd and will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”