Acts 16:27

God's Word

The jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open. Thinking the prisoners had escaped, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:23

When Ahithophel saw that his advice hadn’t been followed, he saddled his donkey, left, and went home to his own city. He gave instructions to his family. Then he hanged himself, died, and was buried in his father’s tomb.

1 Kings 16:18

When Zimri saw that the city had been captured, he went into the stronghold in the royal palace and burned down the palace over his own head. He died

Matthew 27:5

So he threw the money into the temple, went away, and hanged himself.

Acts 12:19

Herod searched for Peter but couldn’t find him. So he questioned the guards and gave orders to have them executed. Then Herod left Judea and went to Caesarea, where he stayed for a while.

Acts 16:28

But Paul shouted as loudly as he could, “Don’t hurt yourself! We’re all here!”

Acts 16:36

The jailer reported this order to Paul by saying, “The officials have sent word to release you. So you can leave peacefully now.”

Judges 9:54

He quickly called his armorbearer. He told him, “Take your sword and kill me! I don’t want anyone to say, ‘A woman killed Abimelech.’ ” His armorbearer did as he said, so Abimelech died.