Acts 16:28 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)28 But Paul shouted out, “Do not hurt yourself, for everyone is [still] here.” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176928 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition28 But Paul shouted, Do not harm yourself, for we are all here! Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible28 But Paul shouted loudly, “Don’t harm yourself! We’re all here!” Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version28 But Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying: "Do no harm to yourself, for we are all here!" Ver Capítulo |
The jailor, who was awakened from sleep [by the commotion] saw the jail doors open so drew his [short] sword and prepared to kill himself, assuming that all the prisoners had escaped. [Note: He would have faced a humiliating execution himself if he had allowed capital offense criminals to escape. With that prospect in view, it was considered honorable by the Romans for a person to commit suicide].