Acts 16:27

New Century Version

The jailer woke up and saw that the jail doors were open. Thinking that the prisoners had already escaped, he got his sword and was about to kill himself.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:23

When Ahithophel saw that the Israelites did not accept his advice, he saddled his donkey and went to his hometown. He left orders for his family and property, and then he hanged himself. He 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 palace and set it on fire, burning the palace and himself with it.

Matthew 27:5

So Judas threw the money into the Temple. Then he went off and hanged himself.

Acts 12:19

Herod looked everywhere for him but could not find him. So he questioned the guards and ordered that they be killed. Later Herod moved from Judea and went to the city of Caesarea, where he stayed.

Acts 16:28

But Paul shouted, “Don’t hurt yourself! We are all here.”

Acts 16:36

The jailer said to Paul, “The officers have sent an order to let you go free. You can leave now. Go in peace.”

Judges 9:54

He quickly called to the officer who carried his armor and said, “Take out your sword and kill me. I don’t want people to say, ‘A woman killed Abimelech.’ ” So the officer stabbed Abimelech, and he died.