Acts 20:37

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Everyone cried and hugged and kissed him.

Cross References

Genesis 45:14

Joseph and Benjamin hugged each other and started crying.

Genesis 46:29

So Joseph got in his chariot and went to meet his father. When they met, Joseph hugged his father around the neck and cried for a long time.

2 Samuel 15:30

David went on up the slope of the Mount of Olives. He was barefoot and crying, and he covered his head to show his sorrow. Everyone with him was crying, and they covered their heads too.

1 Kings 19:20

Elisha stopped ploughing and ran after him. “Let me kiss my parents goodbye, then I'll go with you,” he said. “You can go,” Elijah said. “But remember what I've done for you.”

2 Kings 20:3

“Don't forget that I have been faithful to you, LORD. I have obeyed you with all my heart, and I do whatever you say is right.” After this, he cried hard.

Ezra 10:1

While Ezra was down on his knees in front of God's temple, praying with tears in his eyes, and confessing the sins of the people of Israel, a large number of men, women, and children gathered around him and cried bitterly.

Job 2:12

When they came near enough to see Job, they could hardly recognize him. And in their great sorrow, they tore their clothes, then sprinkled dust on their heads and cried bitterly.

Psalm 126:5

We cried as we went out to plant our seeds. Now let us celebrate as we bring in the crops.

Luke 15:20

The younger son got up and started back to his father. But when he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt sorry for him. He ran to his son and hugged and kissed him.

Romans 16:16

Be sure to give each other a warm greeting. All Christ's churches greet you.

1 Corinthians 16:20

All the Lord's followers send their greetings. Give each other a warm greeting.

2 Corinthians 13:12

Give each other a warm greeting. All God's people send their greetings.

1 Thessalonians 5:26

Give the Lord's followers a warm greeting.

2 Timothy 1:4

I remember how you cried, and I want to see you, because that will make me truly happy.

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe all tears from their eyes, and there will be no more death, suffering, crying, or pain. These things of the past are gone for ever.

Revelation 7:17

The Lamb in the centre of the throne will be their shepherd. He will lead them to streams of life-giving water, and God will wipe all tears from their eyes.”

1 Samuel 20:41

After the boy had gone, David got up from beside the mound and bowed very low three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and cried, but David cried louder.