Acts 16:39

And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city.

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Other Translations for Acts 16:39

BSB
They came to appease them and led them out, requesting that they leave the city.
AKJV
And they came and sought them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city.
CPDV
And arriving, they pleaded with them, and leading them out, they begged them to depart from the city.
ERV
and they came and besought them; and when they had brought them out, they asked them to go away from the city.
NHEB
and they came and apologized to them. When they had brought them out, they asked them to depart from the city.
SMT
And having come they besought them, and having brought out, they entreated to come out of the city.

Commentary for Acts 16:39

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Acts 16:39
Summary
Authorities personally apologize and request departure
Place
Philippi
Event
Officials beg missionaries to leave
Estimated Time Period
c. 50 AD
Category
Narrative