Acts 16:23

And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Acts 16:23

BSB
And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.
AKJV
And when they had laid many stripes on them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
CPDV
And when they had inflicted many scourges on them, they cast them into prison, instructing the guard to watch them diligently.
ERV
And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
NHEB
When they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely,
SMT
And many blows having been put upon them, they cast into prison, having commanded the jailor to keep them safely:

Commentary for Acts 16:23

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Overview of Acts 16:23
Summary
Officials beat and imprison missionaries severely
Place
Prison in Philippi
Event
Beating and imprisonment
Estimated Time Period
c. 50 AD
Category
Narrative