Acts 16:36

Updated: June 3, 2025
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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.”
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} the keeper of the prison{G1200} told{G518}{(G5656)} this{G5128} saying{G3056} to{G4314} Paul{G3972},{G3754} The magistrates{G4755} have sent{G649}{(G5758)} to{G2443} let you go{G630}{(G5686)}: now{G3568} therefore{G3767} depart{G1831}{(G5631)}, and go{G4198}{(G5737)} in{G1722} peace{G1515}.
KJV with Strongs
(36) The jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, "The officers have sent for your release, therefore go out now, go in shalom-peace."
The F.O.G
[36] The jailer told Paul, "The magistrates have ordered your release. You can leave now in peace."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and the jailor told these words unto Paul—‘The magistrates have sent, that ye may be let go; now, therefore, having gone forth go on in peace;’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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