Acts 16:35

Translations

Modern

When daylight came, the magistrates sent their officers with the order: “Release those men.”

Traditional

And when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go.

Literal

And day having come, the magistrates sent the officers, saying, “Release those men.”

Latin

Et cum dies factus esset, miserunt magistratus lictores, dicentes: Dimitte homines illos.

Original

Greek

English

When daylight came, the magistrates sent their officers with the order: “Release those men.”

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 Rome

Events

Second Missionary Journeyc. AD 46
Paul and Silas releasedc. AD 47

Related verses

Acts 5:40
At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.
Acts 4:21
After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.
Jeremiah 5:22
Do you not fear Me?” declares the LORD. “Do you not tremble before Me, the One who set the sand as the boundary for the sea, an enduring barrier it cannot cross? The waves surge, but they cannot prevail. They roar but cannot cross it.
Psalm 76:10
Even the wrath of man shall praise You; with the survivors of wrath You will clothe Yourself.

Glossary

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

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Criminals: Confined in Prisons God: Preserver: Paul and Silas Magistrate: An officer of Civil Law Paul is Released by the Civil Authorities on the Grounds of his Being a Roman Citizen Philippi: Paul Preaches In Prisoners: Paul Prisoners: Silas Prisons: Magistrates had Power to Release From Select Readings: Paul and Silas in Prison Sergeant: General Scriptures Concerning Silas: Imprisoned with Paul in Philippi

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