Acts 20:36
And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.
Original Language Analysis
Καὶ
And
G2532
Καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 11
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
θεὶς
down
G5087
θεὶς
down
Strong's:
G5087
Word #:
4 of 11
to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from g2476, which pr
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 11
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτοῖς
them
G846
αὐτοῖς
them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 11
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
σὺν
with
G4862
σὺν
with
Strong's:
G4862
Word #:
8 of 11
with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi
Cross References
Acts 21:5And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.Luke 22:41And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,Acts 7:60And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
Historical Context
Corporate prayer was standard for farewells in early Christianity (Acts 21:5). The posture and shared experience deepened emotional bonds.
Questions for Reflection
- Why is prayer essential in ministry transitions?
- What does kneeling together express about shared dependence on God?
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Analysis & Commentary
'When he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.' Prayer concluded the farewell, committing them to God. Kneeling expressed humility and earnestness. Shared prayer bonded departing shepherd and remaining flock.