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36 And the jailer reported these words to Paul, that “The magistrates have sent forth in order that you may be released. Now therefore having come out, proceed in peace”. 37 But Paul said to them, “Having beaten us in public— uncondemned[a] men being Romans[b]— they threw us into prison. And now they are throwing us out secretly? No indeed! But having come themselves, let them lead us out!” 38 And the officers reported these words to the magistrates. And having heard that they were Romans, they became afraid.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 16:37 That is, by a proper trial. It was illegal to do this to a Roman citizen.
  2. Acts 16:37 That is, Roman citizens.

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