Acts 20:36

Translations

Modern

When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed.

Traditional

And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.

Literal

And having said these things, having bowed his knee, he prayed with them all.

Latin

Et cum hæc dixisset, positis genibus suis oravit cum omnibus illis.

Original

Greek

English

When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed.

Notes

Acts 20:18–38

Paul’s message to the elders (leaders) of the church in Ephesus describes his life and work among them. He also calls these leaders to show the same kind of commitment as they continue the ministry.

In this message, Paul points to his own life as an example. He shows his honesty and care for people (20:18–21, 26, 31). He also speaks about what will happen in the future (20:22–23, 25, 29–30). He warns them about false teachers (people who teach wrong ideas about God; 20:29–30). And he urges the elders to stay alert and faithful (20:28, 31).

Through his example, Paul shows what it means to lead as a servant, with sacrifice and careful attention.

Theme notes and profiles

Ephesus Paul (Saul)

Events

Paul speaks to Ephesian Elders

Related verses

Acts 21:5
But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us.
Luke 22:41
And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed,
Acts 7:60
Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Daniel 6:10
Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
2 Chronicles 6:13
Now Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high and had placed it in the middle of the courtyard. He stood on it, knelt down before the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven,
Ephesians 3:14
…... for this reason I bow my knees before the Father,

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Elder Kneeling Letter to the Colossians Luke, Gospel of Paul the Apostle Travel

Topics

Christian Minister: Say Good-Bye to the Congregation Communion of Saints: Paul Ephesus: Paul Visits and Preaches In Miletus: Paul Sends to Ephesus for the Elders of the Congregation, and Addresses Them At Paul: Declares he Was Going Bound in Spirit to Jerusalem Prayer: Postures in Kneeling Prayer: Social Social and Family Prayer: Paul

Acts 20:36

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