Acts 16:27

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Then the jailer was awakened, and when he saw that the doors of the prison were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, assuming that the prisoners had escaped.

Cross References

Matthew 27:5

So he threw the pieces of silver into the temple and departed. Then he went away and hanged himself.

Acts 12:19

When Herod searched for him but did not find him, he questioned the guards and ordered them to be led away and executed. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and spent time there.

Acts 16:28

But Paul cried out with a loud voice, “Do yoʋrself no harm, for we are all here.”

Acts 16:36

So the jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, “The magistrates have sent orders for you to be released. Therefore come out now and go in peace.”