Acts 16:23 web — When they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely,

World English Bible

"When they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely,"

— Acts 16:23, World English Bible

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Acts 16 — Context

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When they had brought them to the magistrates, they said, "These men, being Jews, are agitating our city,

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

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The multitude rose up together against them, and the magistrates tore their clothes off of them, and commanded them to be beaten with rods.

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When they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely,

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

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

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Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were loosened.

Acts 16:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 16:23 say?
Acts 16:23 in the World English Bible reads: “When they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely,”
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 (WEB): “When they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely,” 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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