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 And these things having said, having bowed his knees, with them all, he did pray,37 and there came a great weeping to all, and having fallen upon the neck of Paul, they were kissing him,38 sorrowing most of all for the word that he had said -- that they are about no more to see his face; and they were accompanying him to the ship.
1 And after the ceasing of the tumult, Paul having called near the disciples, and having embraced them, went forth to go on to Macedonia;
33 and having passed some time, they were let go with peace from the brethren unto the apostles;
17 And we, brethren, having been taken from you for the space of an hour -- in presence, not in heart -- did hasten the more abundantly to see your face in much desire,
8 For God is my witness, how I long for you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ,
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 the grace is with you all! Amen.
11 Henceforth, brethren, rejoice; be made perfect, be comforted, be of the same mind, be at peace, and the God of the love and peace shall be with you;
11 Henceforth, brethren, rejoice; be made perfect, be comforted, be of the same mind, be at peace, and the God of the love and peace shall be with you;12 salute one another in an holy kiss;13 salute you do all the saints;14 the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, is with you all! Amen.
10 As to the rest, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might;
61 And another also said, 'I will follow you, sir, but first permit me to take leave of those in my house;'62 and Jesus said unto him, 'No one having put his hand on a plough, and looking back, is fit for the reign of God.'