6 And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again.
6 After saying goodbye to each other, we went aboard the ship, and they returned home.
6 and said farewell to one another. Then we went on board the ship, and they returned home.
6 Then, after another round of saying good-bye, we climbed on board the ship while they drifted back to their homes.
6 When we had taken our leave of one another, we boarded the ship, and they returned home.
6 and said our farewells. Then we went aboard, and they returned home.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 21:6
Commentary on Acts 21:1-7
(Read Acts 21:1-7)
Providence must be acknowledged when our affairs go on well. Wherever Paul came, he inquired what disciples were there, and found them out. Foreseeing his troubles, from love to him, and concern for the church, they wrongly thought it would be most for the glory of God that he should continue at liberty; but their earnestness to dissuade him from it, renders his pious resolution the more illustrious. He has taught us by example, as well as by rule, to pray always, to pray without ceasing. Their last farewell was sweetened with prayer.