Acts 16:38

And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 16:38

BSB

So the officers relayed this message to the magistrates, who were alarmed to hear that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens.

AKJV

And the sergeants told these words to the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans.

CPDV

and let us drive them away." Then the attendants reported these words to the magistrates. And upon hearing that they were Romans, they were afraid.

ERV

And the serjeants reported these words unto the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans;

NHEB

The sergeants reported these words to the magistrates, and they were afraid when they heard that they were Romans,

SMT

And the bearer of the rod announced these words to the generals: and they were afraid, having heard that they are Romans.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 16:38

AndG1161ConjunctiontheserjeantsG4465Noun Masculine toldG312Verb theseG5023 wordsG4487Noun NeuteruntothemagistratesG4755Noun Masculine andG2532ConjunctiontheyfearedG5399VerbwhentheyheardG191Verb thatG3754ConjunctiontheywereG1526Verb RomansG4514Adjective

Commentary for Acts 16:38

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

Overview of Acts 16:38

Summary

Officials fear repercussions from Roman citizenship

Place

Philippi

Event

Officials realize Roman status

Estimated Time Period

c. 50 AD