Acts 16:33 net — At that hour of the night he took them and washed their wounds; then he and all his family were baptized right away.

NET Bible

"At that hour of the night he took them and washed their wounds; then he and all his family were baptized right away."

— Acts 16:33, NET Bible

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Acts 16:33 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Acts 16 — Context

30

Then he brought them outside and asked,“Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

31

They replied,“Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”

32

Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him, along with all those who were in his house.

33

At that hour of the night he took them and washed their wounds; then he and all his family were baptized right away.

34

The jailer brought them into his house and set food before them, and he rejoiced greatly that he had come to believe in God, together with his entire household.

35

At daybreak the magistrates sent their police officers, saying,“Release those men.”

36

The jailer reported these words to Paul, saying,“The magistrates have sent orders to release you. So come out now and go in peace.”

Acts 16:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 16:33 say?
Acts 16:33 in the NET Bible reads: “At that hour of the night he took them and washed their wounds; then he and all his family were baptized right away.”
Where is Acts 16:33 in the Bible?
Acts 16:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 16, verse 33.
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 16:33.
What translation should I read Acts 16:33 in?
Acts 16:33 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 16:33?
Acts 16:33 reads (NET): “At that hour of the night he took them and washed their wounds; then he and all his family were baptized right away.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2