Acts 20:36
“And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
He kneeled down - The usual attitude of prayer. It is the proper posture of a suppliant. It indicates reverence and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He kneeled down and prayed - Kneeling is the proper posture of a supplicant, it argues at once both humility and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 20:36-38
After the parting sermon that Paul preached to the elders of Ephesus, which was very affecting, we have here the parting…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The kneeling posture marks the special character and solemnity of the prayer. We find the Apostle doing the same in his…
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