Acts 16:29 bbe — And he sent for lights and came rushing in and, shaking with fear, went down on his face before Paul and Silas,

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"And he sent for lights and came rushing in and, shaking with fear, went down on his face before Paul and Silas,"

— Acts 16:29, Bible in Basic English

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“Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,”
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Acts 16 — Context

And suddenly there was an earth-shock, so that the base of the prison was moved: and all the doors came open, and everyone's chains came off.

And the keeper, coming out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, took his sword and was about to put himself to death, fearing that the prisoners had got away.

But Paul said in a loud voice, Do yourself no damage, for we are all here.

And he sent for lights and came rushing in and, shaking with fear, went down on his face before Paul and Silas,

And took them out and said, Sirs, what have I to do to get salvation?

And they said, Have faith in the Lord Jesus, and you and your family will have salvation.

And they gave the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house.

Acts 16:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 16:29 say?

Acts 16:29 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he sent for lights and came rushing in and, shaking with fear, went down on his face before Paul and Silas,”

Where is Acts 16:29 in the Bible?

Acts 16:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 16, verse 29.

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 16:29.

What translation should I read Acts 16:29 in?

Acts 16:29 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 16:29?

Acts 16:29 reads (BBE): “And he sent for lights and came rushing in and, shaking with fear, went down on his face before Paul and Silas,” 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.

Acts 16:29 bbe — And he sent for lights and came rushing in and, shaking with fear, went down on his face before Paul and Silas,

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