“And 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.”
But when we had completed the days, we left and went on our journey; and they all, with wives and children, accompanied us until we were out of the city. And kneeling down on the beach, we prayed — the communal prayer on the shore echoes the prayer traditions of Israel, yet now Christians gather. The departure is both a farewell and a commissioning, the community blessing Paul as he moves toward his passion.
Church Fathers on Acts 21:5
And 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. And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again. And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day. And the next day we that were of Paul's company…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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