Acts 16:20

And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,

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Other Translations for Acts 16:20

BSB

They brought them to the magistrates and said, "These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoil

AKJV

And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,

CPDV

And presenting them to the magistrates, they said: "These men are disturbing our city, since they are Jews.

ERV

and when they had brought them unto the magistrates, they said, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,

NHEB

When they had brought them to the magistrates, they said, "These men, being Jews, are agitating our city,

SMT

And having brought them to the generals, they said, These the men who cause disturbance to our city, being Jews,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 16:20

AndG2532Conjunction broughtG4317Verb themG846tothemagistratesG4755Noun Masculine sayingG2036 TheseG3778 menG444Noun Masculine beingG5225Verb JewsG2453AdjectivedoexceedinglytroubleG1613Verb ourG2257 cityG4172Noun Feminine

Commentary for Acts 16:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 16:20

Summary

Citizens accuse apostles of social disruption

Place

Philippi

Event

Apostles falsely accused

Estimated Time Period

c. 49 AD