Acts 16:22 nasb — The crowd rose up together against them, and the chief magistrates tore their robes off them and proceeded to order the…

NASB

"The crowd rose up together against them, and the chief magistrates tore their robes off them and proceeded to order them to be beaten with rods."

— Acts 16:22, NASB

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Acts 16 — Context

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But when her masters saw that their hope of profit was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the market place before the authorities,

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and when they had brought them to the chief magistrates, they said, "These men are throwing our city into confusion, being Jews,

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and are proclaiming customs which it is not lawful for us to accept or to observe, being Romans."

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The crowd rose up together against them, and the chief magistrates tore their robes off them and proceeded to order them to be beaten with rods.

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When they had struck them with many blows, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to guard them securely;

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and he, having received such a command, threw them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.

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But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them;

Acts 16:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 16:22 say?
Acts 16:22 in the NASB reads: “The crowd rose up together against them, and the chief magistrates tore their robes off them and proceeded to order them to be beaten with rods.”
Where is Acts 16:22 in the Bible?
Acts 16:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 16, verse 22.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 16:22.
What translation should I read Acts 16:22 in?
Acts 16:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 16:22?
Acts 16:22 reads (NASB): “The crowd rose up together against them, and the chief magistrates tore their robes off them and proceeded to order them to be beaten with rods.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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