25 Bible Verses about goodbyes

Another man also said to him, "I will follow you, Lord. But let me first say good-bye to my people at home."

he said goodbye to them, telling them, "I will come back to you, if it is the will of God." Then, sailing from Ephesus,

With these words he dismissed the assembly.

If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not admit him to the house ??do not even greet him,

and said goodbye to one another. We went on board and they went home.

Now brothers, goodbye; mend your ways, listen to what I have told you, live in harmony, keep the peace; then the God of love and peace will be with you.

Another of the disciples said to him, "Lord, let me go and bury my father first of all";

They all broke into loud lamentation and falling upon the neck of Paul kissed him fondly,

So with everyone of you who will not part with all his goods he cannot be a disciple of mine.

if any of you says to them, "Depart in peace! Get warm, get food," without supplying their bodily needs, what use is that?

When we had torn ourselves away from them and set sail, we made a straight run to Cos, next day to Rhodes, and thence to Patara;

Now during these days Peter stood up among the brothers (there was a crowd of about a hundred and twenty persons all together).

and after saying goodbye to them he went up the hill to pray.

my spirit could not rest, because I did not find Titus my brother there; so I said goodbye and went off to Macedonia.

In a little while, you will behold me no longer; then, after a little, you shall see me."

After waiting on for a number of days Paul said goodbye to the brothers and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. (As the latter was under a vow, he had his head shaved at Cenchreae.)

When I recall the tears you shed when we parted, I long by night and day to see you again. That would fill me with joy,

When the tumult had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples and encouraged them; he then took leave of them and went his way to Macedonia.

Jesus said to him, "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead."

Salute all your leaders and all the saints. The Italians salute you.

And now I entrust you to God and the word of his grace; he is able to upbuild you and give you your inheritance among all the consecrated.

abstain from food that has been offered to idols, from tasting blood, from the flesh of animals that have been strangled, and from sexual vice. Keep clear of all this and you will prosper. Goodbye."

From Miletus he sent to Ephesus for the presbyters of the church.

Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead; you go and spread the news of the Reign of God."

but, when our time was up, we started on our journey, escorted by them, women and children and all, till we got outside the town. Then, kneeling on the beach, we prayed