Acts 16:37

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But Paul told the police, “We are Roman citizens, and the Roman officials had us beaten in public without giving us a trial. They threw us into jail. Now do they think they can secretly send us away? No, they cannot! They will have to come here themselves and let us out.”

Cross References

Psalm 94:20

But you are opposed to dishonest lawmakers

Proverbs 28:1

Wicked people run away when no one chases them, but those who live right are as brave as lions.

Matthew 1:19

Joseph was a good man and did not want to embarrass Mary in front of everyone. So he decided to call off the wedding quietly.

Matthew 10:16

I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Luke 23:16

I will just have him beaten with a whip and set free.”