Acts 16:35

Contemporary English Version 1995

The next morning the officials sent some police with orders for the jailer to let Paul and Silas go.

Cross References

Acts 5:40

and they called the apostles back in. They had them beaten with a whip and warned them not to speak in the name of Jesus. Then they let them go.

Acts 4:21

The officials could not find any reason to punish Peter and John. So they threatened them and let them go. The man who was healed by this miracle was more than 40 years old, and everyone was praising God for what had happened.

Jeremiah 5:22

that you should worship me with fear and trembling? I'm the one who made the shore to hold back the ocean. Waves may crash on the beach, but they can come no farther.

Psalm 76:10

Even the most angry people will praise you when you are furious.

Luke 12:11

When you are brought to trial in the synagogues or before rulers or officials, don't worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say.

Acts 16:34

They were very glad they had put their faith in God. After this, the jailer took Paul and Silas to his home and gave them something to eat.

Acts 16:36

The jailer told Paul, “The officials have ordered me to set you free. Now you can leave in peace.”

Acts 16:38

When the police told the officials that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens, the officials were afraid.