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Acts 16:39

Acts 16:40-1964 bbe — And they came out of the prison and went to the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brothers they gave them comf…

Bible in Basic English

"And they came out of the prison and went to the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brothers they gave them comfort and went away."

— Acts 16:40-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 16 — Context

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But Paul said to them, They have given us who are Romans a public whipping without judging us, and have put us in prison. Will they now send us out secretly? no, truly, let them come themselves and take us out.

38

And the police gave an account of these words to the authorities, and they were full of fear on hearing that they were Romans;

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Then they came and made prayers to them, requesting them, when they had taken them out, to go away from the town.

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And they came out of the prison and went to the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brothers they gave them comfort and went away.

Acts 16:40-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 16:40-1964 say?
Acts 16:40-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they came out of the prison and went to the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brothers they gave them comfort and went away.”
Where is Acts 16:40-1964 in the Bible?
Acts 16:40-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 16, verses 40–1964.
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 16:40-1964.
What translation should I read Acts 16:40-1964 in?
Acts 16:40-1964 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 16:40-1964?
Acts 16:40-1964 reads (BBE): “And they came out of the prison and went to the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brothers they gave them comfort and went 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.
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