Acts 16:36

Translations

Modern

The jailer informed Paul: “The magistrates have sent orders to release you. Now you may go on your way in peace.”

Traditional

And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.

Literal

And the jailer reported these words to Paul: “The captains have sent that you may be let go. Now, therefore, having gone out, depart in peace.”

Latin

Nuntiavit autem custos carceris verba hæc Paulo: Quia miserunt magistratus ut dimittamini: nunc igitur exeuntes, ite in pace.

Original

Greek

English

The jailer informed Paul: “The magistrates have sent orders to release you. Now you may go on your way in peace.”

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 15:33
After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
Judges 18:6
And the priest told them, “Go in peace. The LORD is watching over your journey.”
1 Samuel 25:35
Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, “Go home in peace. See, I have heeded your voice and granted your request.”
Mark 5:34
“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction.”
Exodus 4:18
Then Moses went back to his father-in-law Jethro and said to him, “Please let me return to my brothers in Egypt to see if they are still alive.” “Go in peace,” Jethro replied.
1 Samuel 20:42
And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.’” Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city.
Acts 16:27
When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped.
2 Kings 5:19
“Go in peace,” said Elisha. But after Naaman had traveled a short distance,
1 Samuel 1:17
“Go in peace,” Eli replied, “and may the God of Israel grant the petition you have asked of Him.”
1 Samuel 29:7
Therefore turn back now and go in peace, so that you will not do anything to displease the leaders of the Philistines.”

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) Lydia (Person) Macedonia Magistrate Paul the Apostle Philippi Thyatira Travel

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Criminals: Confined in Prisons God: Preserver: Paul and Silas 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 Silas: Imprisoned with Paul in Philippi

Acts 16:36

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