Acts 16:27

New International Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:23

When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his house in order and then hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father’s tomb.

1 Kings 16:18

When Zimri saw that the city was taken, he went into the citadel of the royal palace and set the palace on fire around him. So he died,

Matthew 27:5

So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.

Acts 12:19

After Herod had a thorough search made for him and did not find him, he cross-examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Then Herod went from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there.

Acts 16:28

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

Acts 16:36

The jailer told Paul, “The magistrates have ordered that you and Silas be released. Now you can leave. Go in peace.”

Judges 9:54

Hurriedly he called to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and kill me, so that they can’t say, ‘A woman killed him.’ ” So his servant ran him through, and he died.