Acts 16:27

The Passion Translation

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

Cross References

Matthew 27:5

Then Judas flung the silver coins inside the temple and went out and hanged himself.

Acts 12:19

After he interrogated the guards, he ordered them executed. Then Herod left the province of Judea for Caesarea and stayed there for a period of time.

Acts 16:28

when Paul shouted in the darkness, “Stop! Don’t hurt yourself. We’re all still here.”

Acts 16:36

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

Judges 9:54

Abimelech cried out to his armor-bearer, “Kill me with your sword so no one can say I was killed by a woman.” So his servant ran him through, and he died.