Acts 16:27

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Roused from his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, the Governor drew his sword intending to kill himself, in the belief that the prisoners had escaped.

Cross References

Matthew 27:5

Judas flung down the pieces of silver in the Temple, and left; and went away and hanged himself.

Acts 12:19

And, when Herod had made further search for him and failed to find him, he closely questioned the Guard, and ordered them away to execution. Then he went down from Judea to stay at Caesarea.

Acts 16:28

But Paul called our loudly: "Do not harm yourself; we are all here."

Acts 16:36

The Governor of the Jail told Paul of his instructions. "The Magistrates have sent an order for your discharge," he said, "so you had better leave the place at once and go quietly away."