Acts 16:28
But Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying: “Do no harm to yourself, for we are all here!”
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.
In Context
29Then calling for a light, he entered. And trembling, he fell before the feet of Paul and Silas.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:18Do not seek revenge, neither should you be mindful of the injury of your fellow citizens. You shall love your friend as yourself. I am the Lord.
Proverbs 24:11Rescue those who are led away to death. And do not cease from delivering those who are dragged away to a violent death.
Matthew 5:44But I say to you: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. And pray for those who persecute and slander you.
Luke 10:32And similarly a Levite, when he was near the place, also saw him, and he passed by.
Luke 23:34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. For they know not what they do.” And truly, dividing his garments, they cast lots.
Matthew Henry on Acts 16:26-35
Paul and Silas in Prison; Conversion of the Philippian Jailer. 25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed. 27 And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had… Read the whole commentary →