Acts 16:19

God's Word

When her owners realized that their hope of making money was gone, they grabbed Paul and Silas and dragged them to the authorities in the public square.

Cross References

Daniel 6:12

Then they went and spoke to the king about his decree. ⌞They asked,⌟ “Didn’t you sign a decree which stated that for 30 days whoever asks for anything from any god or person except you, Your Majesty, will be thrown into a lions’ den?” The king answered, “That’s true. According to the law of the Medes and Persians the decree can’t be repealed.”

Matthew 24:9

“Then they will hand you over to those who will torture and kill you. All nations will hate you because you are committed to me.

Mark 13:9

“Be on your guard! People will hand you over to the Jewish courts and whip you in their synagogues. You will stand in front of governors and kings to testify to them because of me.

Acts 14:19

However, Jews from the cities of Antioch and Iconium arrived in Lystra and won the people over. They tried to stone Paul to death and dragged him out of the city when they thought that he was dead.

Acts 14:5

In the meantime, Paul and Barnabas found out that the non-Jewish people and the Jewish people with their rulers planned to attack them and stone them to death.

Acts 15:22

Then the apostles, the spiritual leaders, and the whole church decided to choose some of their men to send with Paul and Barnabas to the city of Antioch. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, who were leaders among the believers.

Acts 15:26

Barnabas and Paul have dedicated their lives to our Lord, the one named Jesus Christ.

Acts 15:40

Paul chose Silas and left after the believers entrusted him to the Lord’s care.

Acts 16:16

One day when we were going to the place of prayer, a female servant met us. She was possessed by an evil spirit that told fortunes. She made a lot of money for her owners by telling fortunes.

Acts 16:20

In front of the Roman officials, they said, “These men are stirring up a lot of trouble in our city. They’re Jews,

Acts 16:25

Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God. The other prisoners were listening to them.

Acts 16:29

The jailer asked for torches and rushed into the jail. He was trembling as he knelt in front of Paul and Silas.

Acts 17:6

When they didn’t find Paul and Silas, they dragged Jason and some other believers in front of the city officials. They shouted, “Those men who have made trouble all over the world are now here in Thessalonica,

Acts 21:30

The whole city was in chaos, and a mob formed. The mob grabbed Paul and dragged him out of the temple courtyard. The courtyard doors were immediately shut.

Acts 8:3

Saul tried to destroy the church. He dragged men and women out of one home after another and threw them into prison.

Acts 9:16

I’ll show him how much he has to suffer for the sake of my name.”

2 Corinthians 6:5

beatings, imprisonments, riots, hard work, sleepless nights, and lack of food.

Philippians 1:30

You are involved in the same struggle that you saw me having. Now you hear that I’m still involved in it.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

As you know, we suffered rough and insulting treatment in Philippi. But our God gave us the courage to tell you his Good News in spite of strong opposition.

1 Timothy 6:10

Certainly, the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people who have set their hearts on getting rich have wandered away from the Christian faith and have caused themselves a lot of grief.

James 2:6

Yet, you show no respect to poor people. Don’t rich people oppress you and drag you into court?