Acts 16:38

The Text-Critical English New Testament

So the officers reported these words to the magistrates, and the magistrates were afraid when they heard that the men were Roman citizens.

Cross References

Matthew 14:5

Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the crowd, because they regarded John as a prophet.

Matthew 21:46

Although they were looking for a way to arrest him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded him as a prophet.

Luke 12:11

When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not be anxious about how or what you should speak in your own defense, or what you should say,

Acts 16:35

When daybreak came, the magistrates sent their officers, saying, “Release those men.”

Acts 22:29

So those who were about to examine him immediately drew back, and the commander was afraid when he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had bound him.