Acts 20:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

And Paul—fell on him,— This expression probably signifies that St. Paul threw himself on the body, as Elijah and Elisha did on those whom they intended to raise by the power of God, 1 Kings 17:21. 2 Kings 4:34. The word Συμπεριλαβων, may either signify his embracing him at the same time, or his lifting him up in his arms with the assistance of some who stood near.