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Sorrowing (odunōmenoi). Present middle participle of odunaō, old verb to cause intense pain, to torment (Luk 16:24), middle to distress oneself (Luk 2:48; Act 20:38). Nowhere else in N.T.
Which he had spoken (hōi eirēkei). Relative attracted to the case of the antecedent logōi (word). Past perfect indicative of eipon.
They brought him on his way (proepempon auton). Imperfect active of propempō, old verb to send forward, to accompany as in Act 15:3; Act 20:38; Act 21:5; 1Co 16:6, 1Co 16:11; 2Co 1:16; Tit 3:13; Tit 3:1-15 Jo Tit 1:6. Graphic picture of Paul’s departure from this group of ministers.