Acts 16:23 cpdv — And when they had inflicted many scourges on them, they cast them into prison, instructing the guard to watch them dili…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when they had inflicted many scourges on them, they cast them into prison, instructing the guard to watch them diligently. "

— Acts 16:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 16 — Context

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

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And they are announcing a way which is not lawful for us to accept or to observe, since we are Romans.”

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And the people rushed together against them. And the magistrates, tearing their tunics, ordered them to be beaten with staffs.

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And when they had inflicted many scourges on them, they cast them into prison, instructing the guard to watch them diligently.

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And since he had received this kind of order, he cast them into the interior prison cell, and he restricted their feet with stocks.

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Then, in the middle of the night, Paul and Silas were praying and praising God. And those who were also in custody were listening to them.

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Yet truly, there was a sudden earthquake, so great that the foundations of the prison were moved. And immediately all the doors were opened, and the bindings of everyone were released.

Acts 16:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 16:23 say?
Acts 16:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when they had inflicted many scourges on them, they cast them into prison, instructing the guard to watch them diligently. ”
Where is Acts 16:23 in the Bible?
Acts 16:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 16, verse 23.
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 16:23.
What translation should I read Acts 16:23 in?
Acts 16:23 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 16:23?
Acts 16:23 reads (CPDV): “And when they had inflicted many scourges on them, they cast them into prison, instructing the guard to watch them diligently. ” 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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