Acts 16:28

Translations

Modern

But Paul called out in a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself! We are all here!”

Traditional

But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.

Literal

But Paul called out in a loud voice, saying, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here!”

Latin

Clamavit autem Paulus voce magna, dicens: Nihil tibi mali feceris: universi enim hic sumus.

Original

Greek

English

But Paul called out in a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself! We are all here!”

Notes

Acts 16:27–36

Luke’s third story in Philippi is of the Philippian jailer who, shaken by what had happened, responded in faith when challenged to accept the Lord Jesus and be saved. He was baptized with his household and rejoiced in his newfound faith as he reached out with hospitality to the preachers.

Acts 16:13–36

Luke shares stories of three people in Philippi affected by the gospel:

a wealthy woman (16:14–15),
a demon-possessed slave girl exploited for money (16:16–21), and
a middle-ranking officer (16:23–36).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Philippi

Events

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Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
Luke 23:34
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
Luke 6:27–28
But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Exodus 20:13
You shall not murder.
Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Luke 10:32–37
So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side.
Ecclesiastes 7:17
Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time?
Psalm 35:14
I paced about as for my friend or brother; I was bowed down with grief, like one mourning for his mother.
Leviticus 19:18
Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.
Psalm 7:4
…if I have rewarded my ally with evil, if I have plundered my foe without cause,
Proverbs 8:36
But he who fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death.”
Proverbs 24:11–12
Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter.

People

Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Family Life and Relations Lydia (Person) Macedonia Magistrate Paul the Apostle Philippi Silas Thyatira Travel

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Converts: Jailer Criminals: Confined in Prisons Family: Religion of The God: Preserver: Paul and Silas Jailer (Jailor) of Philippi, Converted Paul: Persecuted, Beaten, and Cast Into Prison with Silas Philippi: Paul Preaches In Prisoners: Paul Prisoners: Silas Select Readings: Paul and Silas in Prison Silas: Imprisoned with Paul in Philippi

Acts 16:28

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