35 In all things I have shown you that we must labor in this way and help those who are weak, remembering what the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ "

36 After saying these things, Paul knelt down and prayed with them all. 37 There was much weeping among them all, and they threw their arms around Paul’s neck and kissed him, 38 being especially grieved over his statement that they would see his face no more. Then they accompanied him to the ship.