Acts 16:33
New International Version
At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized.

New Living Translation
Even at that hour of the night, the jailer cared for them and washed their wounds. Then he and everyone in his household were immediately baptized.

English Standard Version
And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family.

Berean Standard Bible
At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized.

Berean Literal Bible
And having taken them in that hour of the night, he washed them from the wounds, and immediately he was baptized, and all his household.

King James Bible
And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

New King James Version
And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized.

New American Standard Bible
And he took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his household.

NASB 1995
And he took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his household.

NASB 1977
And he took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his household.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his household.

Amplified Bible
And he took them that very hour of the night and washed their bloody wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his household.

Christian Standard Bible
He took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds. Right away he and all his family were baptized.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds. Right away he and all his family were baptized.

American Standard Version
And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, immediately.

Contemporary English Version
While it was still night, the jailer took them to a place where he could wash their cuts and bruises. Then he and everyone in his home were baptized.

English Revised Version
And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, immediately.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At that hour of the night, the jailer washed Paul and Silas' wounds. The jailer and his entire family were baptized immediately.

Good News Translation
At that very hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; and he and all his family were baptized at once.

International Standard Version
At that hour of the night, he took them and washed their wounds. Then he and his entire family were baptized immediately.

Majority Standard Bible
At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized.

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.

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

Webster's Bible Translation
And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, without delay.

Weymouth New Testament
Then he took them, even at that time of night, washed their wounds, and he and all his household were immediately baptized;

World English Bible
He took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes, and was immediately baptized, he and all his household.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and having taken them, in that hour of the night, he bathed [them] from the blows, and immediately he and all of his were immersed,

Berean Literal Bible
And having taken them in that hour of the night, he washed them from the wounds, and immediately he was baptized, and all his household.

Young's Literal Translation
and having taken them, in that hour of the night, he did bathe them from the blows, and was baptized, himself and all his presently,

Smith's Literal Translation
And having taken them in that hour of the night, he washed out the blows; and was immersed, he and all his, immediately.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he, taking them the same hour of the night, washed their stripes, and himself was baptized, and all his house immediately.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he, taking them in the same hour of the night, washed their scourges. And he was baptized, and next his entire household.

New American Bible
He took them in at that hour of the night and bathed their wounds; then he and all his family were baptized at once.

New Revised Standard Version
At the same hour of the night he took them and washed their wounds; then he and his entire family were baptized without delay.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he took them at that hour of the night and washed their wounds; and then was baptized in that very hour, he and all his household.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And at that hour of the night, he took and washed them of their wounds and immediately he was immersed and all the people of his household.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he took them at that hour of the night, and washed the blood from their stripes; and he was immersed, himself and all his, immediately.

Godbey New Testament
And taking them that hour of the night, he washed the blood from their stripes; and he and his were baptized immediately:

Haweis New Testament
And taking them that same hour of the night, he washed their stripes; and was baptised, himself and all who belonged to him immediately.

Mace New Testament
at the same time of night he washed their stripes, and immediately he was baptized, he, and all that belong'd to him.

Weymouth New Testament
Then he took them, even at that time of night, washed their wounds, and he and all his household were immediately baptized;

Worrell New Testament
And, having taken them with him, at that hour of the night he washed their stripes; and was immersed, himself and all his, immediately;

Worsley New Testament
And he took them at that very time of the night, and bathed their stripes: and was baptized, he and all his immediately after.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Conversion of the Jailer
32Then Paul and Silas spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his house. 33 At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized. 34Then he brought them into his home and set a meal before them. So he and all his household rejoiced that they had come to believe in God.…

Cross References
Matthew 28:19
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Mark 16:16
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

Romans 6:3-4
Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? / We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.

Galatians 3:27
For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

Colossians 2:12
And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.

1 Peter 3:21
And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

John 3:5
Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.

Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:36-38
As they traveled along the road and came to some water, the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is there to prevent me from being baptized?” / And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may be baptized.” The eunuch replied, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” / And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.

Acts 10:47-48
“Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!” / So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.

Acts 22:16
And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’

1 Corinthians 12:13
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.

Ephesians 4:5
one Lord, one faith, one baptism;

Titus 3:5
He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

Isaiah 1:16-18
Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! / Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” / “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.


Treasury of Scripture

And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

washed.

Acts 16:23
And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:

Proverbs 16:7
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Isaiah 11:6-9
The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them…

and was.

Acts 16:15
And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

Luke 19:9
And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

1 Corinthians 1:16
And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

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Acts 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.














At that hour of the night
This phrase indicates the immediacy and urgency of the events. The Greek word for "hour" (ὥρα, hōra) suggests a specific time, emphasizing the precise moment of transformation. The setting is significant; it was night, a time often associated with darkness and uncertainty. Yet, in this darkness, the light of the Gospel shines brightly, symbolizing the spiritual awakening and the breaking of new dawn in the jailer's life. Historically, nighttime was a period of rest, but here it becomes a time of divine action and salvation.

he took them
The jailer's actions reflect a radical change of heart. The Greek verb "took" (παραλαμβάνω, paralambanō) implies receiving or taking alongside, indicating a shift from hostility to hospitality. This act of taking Paul and Silas into his care demonstrates repentance and a newfound compassion, aligning with the Christian call to love and serve others. It is a physical manifestation of the spiritual transformation occurring within him.

and washed their wounds
Washing the wounds of Paul and Silas is a profound act of humility and service. The Greek word for "washed" (λούω, louō) conveys cleansing and purification, which is both literal and symbolic. This act of washing signifies the jailer's repentance and desire to make amends. It also prefigures the spiritual cleansing that baptism represents. In a historical context, wounds from flogging were severe, and this compassionate act underscores the jailer's complete change of heart.

Then immediately
The word "immediately" (παραχρῆμα, parachrēma) underscores the urgency and spontaneity of the jailer's response to the Gospel. There is no delay in his decision to be baptized, reflecting the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. This immediacy highlights the importance of responding to God's call without hesitation, a theme prevalent throughout the New Testament.

he and all his household
The inclusion of the jailer's household signifies the communal nature of faith in the early Christian context. The Greek term for "household" (οἶκος, oikos) encompasses family and possibly servants, indicating that the Gospel's impact extends beyond the individual to the entire community. This reflects the biblical principle that faith often spreads through relational networks, transforming entire households and communities.

were baptized
Baptism is a central rite in Christianity, symbolizing the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Greek word for "baptized" (βαπτίζω, baptizō) means to immerse or submerge, signifying a complete transformation and cleansing from sin. This act of baptism is a public declaration of faith and a pivotal moment in the life of the jailer and his household, marking their entry into the Christian community. Historically, baptism was a significant and often dangerous step, especially in a Roman context, highlighting the courage and conviction of the new believers.

(33) He . . . washed their stripes; and was baptized . . .--The two-fold washings, that which testified of the repentance of the gaoler and his kindly reverence for his prisoners, and that which they administered to him as the washing of regeneration, are placed in suggestive juxtaposition. He, too, was cleansed from wounds which were worse than those inflicted by the rods of the Roman lictors. No certain answer can be given to the question whether the baptism was by immersion or affusion. A public prison was likely enough to contain a bath or pool of some kind, where the former would be feasible. What has been said above (see Note on Acts 16:15) as to the bearing of these narratives on the question of infant baptism applies here also, with the additional fact that those who are said to have been baptised are obviously identical with those whom St. Paul addressed (the word "all" is used in each case), and must, therefore, have been of an age to receive instruction together with the gaoler himself.

Verse 33. - Immediately for straightway, A.V. Washed their stripes. Mark the jailor's faith working by love. He and all his. The phrase seems purposely adapted to include family, slaves, and all under his roof. If the conversion of the jailor and his house was sudden, the circumstances which led to it were of unusual power - the earthquake, the loosing of the prisoners' bands, the midnight hour, the words of grace and love and lifo from the apostle's mouth.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
At
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

that
ἐκείνῃ (ekeinē)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.

hour
ὥρᾳ (hōra)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5610: Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'.

of the
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

night,
νυκτὸς (nyktos)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3571: The night, night-time. A primary word; 'night'.

[the jailer] took
παραλαβὼν (paralabōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3880: From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.

them
αὐτοὺς (autous)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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] washed
ἔλουσεν (elousen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3068: A primary verb; to bathe.

[their]
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

wounds.
πληγῶν (plēgōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 4127: A blow, stripe, wound; an affliction, plague. From plesso; a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity.

And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

without delay,
παραχρῆμα (parachrēma)
Adverb
Strong's 3916: Instantly, immediately, on the spot. From para and chrema; at the thing itself, i.e. Instantly.

he
αὐτὸς (autos)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
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.

all
πάντες (pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

his
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
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.

household
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.

were baptized.
ἐβαπτίσθη (ebaptisthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 907: Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize.


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