Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods. New Living Translation A mob quickly formed against Paul and Silas, and the city officials ordered them stripped and beaten with wooden rods. English Standard Version The crowd joined in attacking them, and the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders to beat them with rods. Berean Standard Bible The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered that they be stripped and beaten with rods. Berean Literal Bible And the crowd rose up together against them, and the magistrates having torn off their garments, were commanding that they be beaten with rods. King James Bible And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them. New King James Version Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods. New American Standard Bible The crowd joined in an attack against them, and the chief magistrates tore their robes off them and proceeded to order them to be beaten with rods. NASB 1995 The crowd rose up together against them, and the chief magistrates tore their robes off them and proceeded to order them to be beaten with rods. NASB 1977 And the crowd rose up together against them, and the chief magistrates tore their robes off them, and proceeded to order them to be beaten with rods. Legacy Standard Bible And the crowd joined together to attack them, and the chief magistrates, tearing their garments off of them, proceeded to order them to be beaten with rods. Amplified Bible The crowd also joined in the attack against them, and the chief magistrates tore their robes off them and ordered that Paul and Silas be beaten with rods. Christian Standard Bible The crowd joined in the attack against them, and the chief magistrates stripped off their clothes and ordered them to be beaten with rods. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the mob joined in the attack against them, and the chief magistrates stripped off their clothes and ordered them to be beaten with rods. American Standard Version And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent their garments off them, and commanded to beat them with rods. Contemporary English Version The crowd joined in the attack on Paul and Silas. Then the officials tore the clothes off the two men and ordered them to be beaten with a whip. English Revised Version And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent their garments off them, and commanded to beat them with rods. GOD'S WORD® Translation The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas. Then the officials tore the clothes off Paul and Silas and ordered [the guards] to beat them with sticks. Good News Translation And the crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas. Then the officials tore the clothes off Paul and Silas and ordered them to be whipped. International Standard Version The crowd joined in the attack against them. Then the magistrates had Paul and Silas stripped of their clothes and ordered them beaten with rods. Majority Standard Bible The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered that they be stripped and beaten with rods. NET Bible The crowd joined the attack against them, and the magistrates tore the clothes off Paul and Silas and ordered them to be beaten with rods. New Heart English Bible The crowd rose up together against them, and the magistrates tore their clothes off of them, and commanded them to be beaten with rods. Webster's Bible Translation And the multitude rose together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them. Weymouth New Testament The crowd, too, joined in the outcry against them, till at length the praetors ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods; World English Bible The multitude rose up together against them and the magistrates tore their clothes from them, then commanded them to be beaten with rods. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the multitude rose up together against them, and the magistrates having torn their garments from them, were commanding to beat [them] with rods, Berean Literal Bible And the crowd rose up together against them, and the magistrates having torn off their garments, were commanding that they be beaten with rods. Young's Literal Translation And the multitude rose up together against them, and the magistrates having torn their garments from them, were commanding to beat them with rods, Smith's Literal Translation And the crowd set together against them: and the generals having rent their garments, commanded to scourge with rods. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the people ran together against them; and the magistrates rending off their clothes, commanded them to be beaten with rods. Catholic Public Domain Version And the people rushed together against them. And the magistrates, tearing their tunics, ordered them to be beaten with staffs. New American Bible The crowd joined in the attack on them, and the magistrates had them stripped and ordered them to be beaten with rods. New Revised Standard Version The crowd joined in attacking them, and the magistrates had them stripped of their clothing and ordered them to be beaten with rods. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd a large crowd gathered against them. Then the soldiers stripped them of their clothes and gave command to scourge them. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And great crowds were gathered against them and then the Magistrates tore their garments and commanded to scourge them. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates stripped off their clothes, and gave command to beat them with rods. Godbey New Testament And the crowd stood up together against them: and the magistrates tearing off their garments, commanded the lictors to beat them with rods. Haweis New Testament And the populace stood up together against them: and the magistrates, after having had their garments torn from their backs, commanded them to be beaten with rods. Mace New Testament upon this the populace rose upon them, and the Officers order'd them to be stript and scourg'd. Weymouth New Testament The crowd, too, joined in the outcry against them, till at length the praetors ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods; Worrell New Testament And the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates, having torn off their garments, were giving orders to beat them with rods; Worsley New Testament And the populace rose up together against them: and the officers stripped off their clothes, and ordered them to be scourged. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul and Silas Imprisoned…21by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.” 22 The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered that they be stripped and beaten with rods. 23And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.… Cross References Acts 5:40 At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them. 2 Corinthians 11:25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea. Matthew 27:26 So Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. Mark 15:15 And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. John 19:1 Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged. 1 Thessalonians 2:2 As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God. 2 Timothy 3:11 my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. Hebrews 11:36 Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. Revelation 2:10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. Exodus 5:14 Then the Israelite foremen, whom Pharaoh’s taskmasters had set over the people, were beaten and asked, “Why have you not fulfilled your quota of bricks yesterday or today, as you did before?” 1 Kings 22:27 and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’” Jeremiah 20:2 he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. Jeremiah 37:15 The officials were angry with Jeremiah, and they beat him and placed him in jail in the house of Jonathan the scribe, for it had been made into a prison. Jeremiah 38:6 So they took Jeremiah and dropped him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guard. They lowered Jeremiah with ropes into the cistern, which had no water but only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud. Treasury of Scripture And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them. the multitude. Acts 17:5 But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. Acts 18:12 And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, Acts 19:28 And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. the magistrates. Acts 16:37 But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out. Acts 5:40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. Acts 22:24-26 The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him… Jump to Previous Attacking Authorities Beat Beaten Chief Clothes Clothing Commanded Crowd Garments Joined Length Magistrates Multitude Order Ordered Outcry Paul Praetors Proceeded Rent Robes Rods Rose Silas Stripped Together Tore TornJump to Next Attacking Authorities Beat Beaten Chief Clothes Clothing Commanded Crowd Garments Joined Length Magistrates Multitude Order Ordered Outcry Paul Praetors Proceeded Rent Robes Rods Rose Silas Stripped Together Tore TornActs 16 1. Paul and Silas are Joined by Timothy,7. and being called by the Spirit from one country to another, 14. convert Lydia, 16. and cast out a spirit of divination; 19. for which cause they are whipped and imprisoned. 25. The prison doors are opened. 31. The jailor is converted, 35. and they are delivered. The crowd joined in the attack against them This phrase highlights the volatile nature of public opinion and the susceptibility of crowds to be swayed by emotion rather than truth. The Greek word for "crowd" is "ὄχλος" (ochlos), which often refers to a large, unorganized group of people. Historically, crowds in ancient cities like Philippi could be easily incited, especially when stirred by influential leaders or when their economic interests were threatened, as was the case here with Paul and Silas disrupting the local economy by casting out a spirit of divination. This reminds us of the importance of standing firm in truth, even when the majority is against us. and the magistrates ordered that they be stripped and beaten with rods Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Theὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowd ὄχλος (ochlos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. joined in the attack συνεπέστη (synepestē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4911: To rise up together against. From sun and ephistemi; to stand up together, i.e. To resist jointly. against κατ’ (kat’) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). [Paul and Silas], αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. magistrates στρατηγοὶ (stratēgoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4755: From the base of stratia and ago or hegeomai; a general, i.e. a governor, the chief of the temple-wardens. ordered that ἐκέλευον (ekeleuon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2753: To command, order, direct, bid. From a primary kello; 'hail'; to incite by word, i.e. Order. they be stripped περιρήξαντες (perirēxantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4048: To tear off, as of garments. From peri and rhegnumi; to tear all around, i.e. Completely away. [and] beaten with rods. ῥαβδίζειν (rhabdizein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 4463: To beat with rods, scourge. From rhabdos; to strike with a stick, i.e. Bastinado. Links Acts 16:22 NIVActs 16:22 NLT Acts 16:22 ESV Acts 16:22 NASB Acts 16:22 KJV Acts 16:22 BibleApps.com Acts 16:22 Biblia Paralela Acts 16:22 Chinese Bible Acts 16:22 French Bible Acts 16:22 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 16:22 The multitude rose up together against them (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |