Acts 16:36 web — The jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, "The magistrates have sent to let you go; now therefore come out, and…

World English Bible

"The jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, "The magistrates have sent to let you go; now therefore come out, and go in peace.""

— Acts 16:36, World English Bible

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Acts 16 — Context

33

He took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes, and was immediately baptized, he and all his household.

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He brought them up into his house, and set food before them, and rejoiced greatly, with all his household, having believed in God.

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But when it was day, the magistrates sent the sergeants, saying, "Let those men go."

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The jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, "The magistrates have sent to let you go; now therefore come out, and go in peace."

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But Paul said to them, "They have beaten us publicly, without a trial, men who are Romans, and have cast us into prison! Do they now release us secretly? No, most certainly, but let them come themselves and bring us out!"

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The sergeants reported these words to the magistrates, and they were afraid when they heard that they were Romans,

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and they came and begged them. When they had brought them out, they asked them to depart from the city.

Acts 16:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 16:36 say?
Acts 16:36 in the World English Bible reads: “The jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, "The magistrates have sent to let you go; now therefore come out, and go in peace."”
Where is Acts 16:36 in the Bible?
Acts 16:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 16, verse 36.
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 16:36.
What translation should I read Acts 16:36 in?
Acts 16:36 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 16:36?
Acts 16:36 reads (WEB): “The jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, "The magistrates have sent to let you go; now therefore come out, and go in peace."” 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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