Acts 16:37

³⁷But Paul said to the officers, “They beat us publicly without a trial and threw us into prison, even though we are Roman citizens. And now do they want to send us away secretly? Absolutely not! Let them come themselves and escort us out!”

— Acts 16:37

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Exercising Their Legal Rights

Devo: Unstoppable!

"The next morning [after the earthquake released Paul and Silas from their chains and stocks in Philippi,] the city officials sent the police to tell...."

Imprisoned to Redeem

Devo: A Year with Jesus

"Dear Beloved, Grace can have a strong touch of redemptive irony! As you read in the verses below about Paul and Silas being thrown into jail, notice...."

Cross References for Acts 16:37

• Acts 22:25-29
• Matthew 10:16
• Acts 16:20-24
• Daniel 3:25-26
• Psalm 94:20
• Daniel 6:18-19
• Psalm 58:1-2
• Proverbs 28:1
• Psalm 82:1-2

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