Acts 16:28 asv — But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.

American Standard Version

"But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. "

— Acts 16:28, American Standard Version

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Acts 16 — Context

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

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and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison-house were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened; and every one’s bands were loosed.

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And the jailor, being roused out of sleep and seeing the prison doors open, drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped.

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But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.

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And he called for lights and sprang in, and, trembling for fear, fell down before Paul and Silas,

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and brought them out and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

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And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus, and thou shalt be saved, thou and thy house.

Acts 16:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 16:28 say?
Acts 16:28 in the American Standard Version reads: “But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. ”
Where is Acts 16:28 in the Bible?
Acts 16:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 16, verse 28.
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 16:28.
What translation should I read Acts 16:28 in?
Acts 16:28 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 16:28?
Acts 16:28 reads (ASV): “But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. ” 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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