“And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again.”
And after saying goodbye to one another, we boarded the ship, while they returned home — the separation is marked with finality; those who love Paul must release him to his calling. This farewell anticipates the farewell discourses of Jesus and establishes the pattern of Christian community sending forth witnesses.
Church Fathers on Acts 21:6
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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