Acts 16:23

The Passion Translation

After they were severely beaten, they were thrown into prison and the jailer was commanded to guard them securely.

Cross References

Matthew 26:48

Now, Judas, the traitor, had arranged to give them a signal that would identify Jesus, for he had told them, “Jesus is the one whom I will kiss. So seize him!”

Luke 21:12

And because you follow me, you will be on trial before kings and governmental leaders as an opportunity to testify to them in my name.

Acts 12:18

At the first sign of daylight, the prison guards were in a tremendous uproar because of Peter’s disappearance. Herod ordered a thorough search for him, but no one could find him.

Acts 16:27

Startled, the jailer awoke and saw every cell door standing open. Assuming that all the prisoners had escaped, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself

Acts 16:36

The jailer informed Paul and Silas, “The magistrates have sent orders to release you. So you’re free to go now.”

Acts 5:18

so they had the apostles arrested, placed in chains, and thrown into jail.

Acts 5:23

“We found the jail securely locked and the guards standing by their cell, but when we opened the door, there was no one inside!”

Acts 8:3

Then Saul mercilessly persecuted the church of God, going from house to house into the homes of believers to arrest both men and women and drag them off to prison.

Acts 9:2

and requested a letter of authorization he could take to the Jewish leaders in Damascus, requesting their cooperation in finding and arresting any who were followers of the Way. Saul wanted to capture all of the believers he found, both men and women, and drag them as prisoners back to Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 11:23

Are they servants of the Anointed One? I’m beside myself when I speak this way, but I am much more of a servant than they. I have worked much harder for God, taken more beatings, and been dragged to more prisons than they. I’ve been flogged excessively, multiple times, even to the point of death.

2 Corinthians 6:5

We’ve been beaten many times, imprisoned, and found ourselves in the midst of riots. We’ve endured many troubles, had sleepless nights, and gone hungry.

Ephesians 3:1

Beloved friends, because of my love for Jesus Christ, I am now his prisoner for the sake of all of you who are not Jews,

Ephesians 4:1

As a prisoner of the Lord, I plead with you to walk holy, in a way that is suitable to your high rank, given to you in your divine calling.

2 Timothy 2:9

This is the reason I am persecuted and imprisoned by evildoers, enduring the suffering of these chains—but the Word of God can never be chained!

Philemon 1:9

I’d much rather make an appeal because of our friendship. So here I am, an old man, a prisoner for Christ, making my loving appeal to you. It is on behalf of my child, whose spiritual father I became while here in prison; that is, Onesimus.

Joshua 4:17

So Joshua did as he was commanded,

Revelation 1:9

I, John, am your brother and companion in tribulation, the kingdom, and the patience that are found in Jesus. I was exiled on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.

Revelation 2:10

Do not yield to fear in the face of the suffering to come but be aware of this: the devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison to test your faith. For ten days you will have distress but remain faithful to the day you die, and I will give you the victor’s crown of life.