Acts 16:38

The officials went back and reported this to the magistrates. When they heard that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens they were really worried,

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In The King James Version

And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans.

In Context

37But Paul told them, “They publicly beat us without a trial—and yet we're Roman citizens! Then they threw us in prison. Now they want to quietly let us go? No, they should come themselves and release us!”

39and went to apologize to them. They escorted them out and begged them to leave town.

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Cross References

Matthew 14:5Herod wanted to kill John but he was afraid of the people's reaction for they considered John a prophet.

Acts 22:29Those who were about to interrogate Paul left immediately. The commander was worried when he found out that Paul was a Roman citizen because he had placed him in chains.

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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