Despedida
As despedidas na Bíblia são momentos sagrados de bênção, oração e confiança em Deus. Mesmo na separação, os filhos de Deus se despedem com fé, carinho e esperança de reencontro.
Despedidas bíblicas
Paulo se despediu dos anciãos de Éfeso com oração e lágrimas. As despedidas entre irmãos são marcadas por afeto e fé.
36 After saying this he kneeled with them all and prayed.37 All wept aloud, and falling on Paul's neck they kissed him affectionately,38 grieving especially because he had said that they would never see his face again; and they escorted him to the ship.
1 WHEN the uproar had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and, after encouraging them, he bade them farewell and left to proceed to Macedonia.
33 After spending some time they were sent away with a message of peace from the brethren to those who had sent them.
17 But we, brethren, when bereft of you for a little while, out of sight not out of mind, endeavored more earnestly to see your faces, with great longing.
8 For God is my witness how much I long for you all in the affections of Christ Jesus.
Amizades profundas
Davi e Jônatas se despediram com lágrimas e pacto de amizade. Rute se apegou a Noemi com lealdade inabalável.
Bênçãos de despedida
O Senhor te abençoe e te guarde. O Senhor faça resplandecer o seu rosto sobre ti e te dê a paz.
25 Grace be with you all.
11 Now, brethren, farewell. Be fully equipped; take courage; be of one mind; live in peace; then the God of love and peace will be with you.
11 Now, brethren, farewell. Be fully equipped; take courage; be of one mind; live in peace; then the God of love and peace will be with you.12 Greet one another with a holy kiss.13 All the holy send greetings.14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
10 To conclude: Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.
61 Another said, "I will follow you, Sir, but first let me say good-bye to those at my home."62 Jesus said to him, "No one who has put his hand to the plow and is looking backward is fit for the kingdom of God."