Acts 20:38

Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.

Cross-references

Acts 20:25 Parallel

In Acts 20:25, Paul predicts they will see his face no more — the very words that cause the sorrow in 20:38.

Acts 21:5 Parallel

In Acts 21:5, disciples accompany Paul to the beach and pray — a similar farewell scene with accompanying.

Acts 15:3 Contrast

In Acts 15:3, the church joyfully sends Paul off — a contrast to the sorrowful sending here.

In Genesis 18:16, Abraham accompanies the angels to see them off — mirroring the elders accompanying Paul.