Acts 16:37

But Paul said to them, Having beaten us publicly, uncondemned men, being Romans, they cast us into prison, and now they thrust us out privately? Certainly not, but after coming, they shall lead us out.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.

In Context

36And the jailor reported these words to Paul: The magistrates have sent out so that ye may be released. Now therefore after coming out, go in peace.

38And the police reported these sayings to the magistrates, and they were afraid when they heard that they were Romans.

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Cross References

Psalms 82:1God stands in the congregation of God. He judges among the gods.

Proverbs 28:1A wicked man flees when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.

Daniel 6:18Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting, nor were instruments of music brought before him. And his sleep fled from him.

Acts 16:20And after bringing them to the magistrates, they said, These men, being Jews, disturb our city,

Matthew Henry on Acts 16:36-40

Paul and Silas Released. 35 And when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go. 36 And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace. 37 But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out. 38 And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates:… Read the whole commentary →

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