Acts 16:37

But Paul said to them, They have publicly beaten us uncondemned, although we are Romans, and have thrust us into prison; and now do they thrust us out secretly? No; but let them come themselves, and bring us out.

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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 jailer reported these words to Paul: The magistrates have sent to release you; now therefore come out, and go in peace.

38And the sergeants reported these words to the magistrates; and they were afraid when they heard that they were Romans.

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Cross References

Psalms 82:1“A psalm of Asaph.” God standeth in God's assembly, He judgeth in the midst of the gods.

Proverbs 28:1The wicked flee when no one pursueth; But the righteous is as bold as a lion.

Daniel 6:18Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting, and suffered not the concubines to be brought to him; and his sleep went from him.

Acts 16:20and having brought them before the magistrates, said, These men are grievously disturbing our city, being Jews;

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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