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# Connecting Statement:
Paul ends his time with the elders of the church of Ephesus by praying with them.
# he knelt down and prayed
It was a common custom to kneel down while praying. It was a sign of humility before God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
# embraced Paul
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"hugged him closely" or "put their arms around him"
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# kissed him
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Kissing someone on the cheek is an expression of brotherly or friendly love in the Middle East.
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# they would never see his face again
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The word "face" here represents Paul's physical body. AT: "will not see me anymore on this earth" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])