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Text -- Acts 16:23 (NET)

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16:23 After they had beaten them severely, they threw them into prison and commanded the jailer to guard them securely.
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Robertson: Act 16:23 - -- When they had laid ( epithentes ). Second aorist (constative) active participle of epitithēmi , to place upon.

When they had laid ( epithentes ).

Second aorist (constative) active participle of epitithēmi , to place upon.

Robertson: Act 16:23 - -- Many stripes ( pollas plēgas ). The Jewish law was forty stripes save one (2Co 11:24). The Roman custom depended on the caprice of the judge and wa...

Many stripes ( pollas plēgas ).

The Jewish law was forty stripes save one (2Co 11:24). The Roman custom depended on the caprice of the judge and was a terrible ordeal. It was the custom to inflict the stripes on the naked body (back) as Livy 2.5 says: " Missique lictores ad sumendum supplicium, nudatos virgis caedunt ."On plēgas (from plēssō , to strike a blow) See note on Luk 10:30; and notes on Luk 12:47.

Robertson: Act 16:23 - -- The jailor ( tōi desmophulaki ). Late word (desmos , phulax , keeper of bonds), in the N.T. only here (Act 16:23, Act 16:27, Act 16:36). The lxx h...

The jailor ( tōi desmophulaki ).

Late word (desmos , phulax , keeper of bonds), in the N.T. only here (Act 16:23, Act 16:27, Act 16:36). The lxx has the word archidesmophulax (Gen 39:21-23). Chrysostom calls this jailor Stephanus, he was of Achaia (1Co 16:15).

Robertson: Act 16:23 - -- To keep safely ( asphalōs tērein ). Present active infinitive, to keep on keeping safely, perhaps "as dangerous political prisoners"(Rackham). He...

To keep safely ( asphalōs tērein ).

Present active infinitive, to keep on keeping safely, perhaps "as dangerous political prisoners"(Rackham). He had some rank and was not a mere turnkey.

Vincent: Act 16:23 - -- Prison See on Act 5:21.

Prison

See on Act 5:21.

Wesley: Act 16:23 - -- Either they did not immediately say they were Romans, or in the tumult it was not regarded.

Either they did not immediately say they were Romans, or in the tumult it was not regarded.

Wesley: Act 16:23 - -- Perhaps rather to quiet the people than because they thought them criminal.

Perhaps rather to quiet the people than because they thought them criminal.

JFB: Act 16:23-24 - -- The bleeding wounds from which they were not washed till it was done by the converted jailer (Act 16:33).

The bleeding wounds from which they were not washed till it was done by the converted jailer (Act 16:33).

JFB: Act 16:23-24 - -- "pestilential cells, damp and cold, from which the light was excluded, and where the chains rusted on the prisoners. One such place may be seen to thi...

"pestilential cells, damp and cold, from which the light was excluded, and where the chains rusted on the prisoners. One such place may be seen to this day on the slope of the Capitol at Rome" [HOWSON].

Clarke: Act 16:23 - -- Laid many stripes upon them - The Jews never gave more than thirty-nine stripes to any criminal; but the Romans had no law relative to this: they ga...

Laid many stripes upon them - The Jews never gave more than thirty-nine stripes to any criminal; but the Romans had no law relative to this: they gave as many as they chose; and the apostles had, undoubtedly, the fullest measure. And perhaps St. Paul refers to this, where he says, 2Co 11:23 : εν πληγαις ὑπερβαλλοντως, in stripes beyond measure or moderation.

Calvin: Act 16:23 - -- 23.That he should keep them safe Whereas the magistrates command that Paul and Silas should be kept so diligently, it was done to this end, that they...

23.That he should keep them safe Whereas the magistrates command that Paul and Silas should be kept so diligently, it was done to this end, that they might know more of the matter. For they had already beaten them with rods to appease the tumult. And this is that which I said of late, that the world doth rage with such blind fury against the ministers of the gospel, that it doth keep no mean in severity. But as it is very profitable for us, for example’s sake, to know how uncourteously and uncomely the witnesses of Christ were entertained in times past; so it is no less profitable to know that which Luke addeth immediately concerning their fortitude and patience. For even when they lay bound with fetters, he saith that in prayer they lauded God, whereby it appeareth that neither the reproach with they suffered, nor the stripes which made their flesh smarter, nor the stink of the deep dungeon, nor the danger of death, which was hard at hand, could hinder them from giving thanks to the Lord joyfully and with glad hearts. −

We must note this general rule, that we cannot pray as we ought, but we must also praise God. For though the desire to pray arise of the feeling of our want and miseries, and therefore it is, for the most part, joined with sorrow and carefulness; − 209 yet the faithful must so bridle their affections, that they murmur not against God; so that the right form of prayer doth join two affections together, (to look too contrary,) [viz.] carefulness and sorrow, by reason of the present necessity which doth keep us down, and joyfulness, by reason of the obedience whereby we submit ourselve to God, and by reason of the hope which, showing us the haven high at hand, doth refresh us even in the midst of shipwreck. Such a form doth Paul prescribe to us. Let your prayers (saith he) be made known to God with thanksgiving, ( Phi 4:6.) But in this history we must note the circumstances. For though the pain of the stripes were grievous, though the prison were troublesome, though the danger were great, seeing that Paul and Silas cease not to praise God, we gather by this how greatly they were encouraged to bear the cross. So Luke reported before that the apostles rejoiced, because they were counted worthy to suffer reproach for the name of the Lord, ( Act 5:41.) −

And those which lay bound We must know that Paul and Silas prayed aloud, that they might make the boldness of a good conscience known to others who were shut up in the same prison; for they might have made their prayer with secret groaning and sighing of heart as they were wont, or they might have prayed unto the Lord quietly and softly. Why do they then exalt their voice? Assuredly, they do not that for any ambition; but that they may profess, that, trusting to the goodness of their cause, they fly without fear unto God. Therefore, in their prayers was included a confession of faith, which did appertain unto a common example, and prepared as well the malefactor’s as the jailer’s house to consider the miracle. −

TSK: Act 16:23 - -- they cast : Act 5:18, Act 8:3, Act 9:2, Act 12:4; Luk 21:12; Eph 3:1, Eph 4:1; 2Ti 2:9; Phm 1:9; Rev 1:9; Rev 2:10 to keep : Act 5:23, Act 12:18; 1Sa ...

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Barnes: Act 16:23 - -- And when they had laid many stripes on them - The Jews were by law prohibited from inflicting more than 40 stripes, and usually inflicted but 3...

And when they had laid many stripes on them - The Jews were by law prohibited from inflicting more than 40 stripes, and usually inflicted but 39, 2Co 11:24. But there was no such law among the Romans. They were unrestricted in regard to the number of lashes, and probably inflicted many more. Perhaps Paul refers to this when he says 2Co 11:23, "In stripes above measure."that is, beyond the usual measure among the Jews, or beyond moderation.

They cast them into prison - The magistrates did this partly as a punishment, and partly with a view hereafter of taking vengeance on them more according to the forms of law.

Poole: Act 16:23 - -- Laid many stripes upon them partly by the lictors or executioners, and partly by the furious rabble. The jailer this jailer’ s name (of whose ...

Laid many stripes upon them partly by the lictors or executioners, and partly by the furious rabble.

The jailer this jailer’ s name (of whose conversion we read hereafter) was Stephanas, as may appear if you compare 1Co 1:16 with what follows by St. Luke in this story. Of him also we read, 1Co 16:15,17 .

Gill: Act 16:23 - -- And when they had laid many stripes upon them,.... Even above measure, as in 2Co 11:35. They cast them into prison; designing doubtless to inflict ...

And when they had laid many stripes upon them,.... Even above measure, as in 2Co 11:35.

They cast them into prison; designing doubtless to inflict some greater punishment upon them, after they had further examined into their affairs:

charging the jailer to keep them safely; suggesting, that he must be answerable for them, should they escape, either through his favour or his negligence; and they might rather give this strict charge, because they perceived that they were uncommon men, possessed of a strange power, which they had exerted in the casting out of the evil spirit, which might come to their knowledge by some means or other; they might look upon them to be a sort of magicians, and therefore were to be narrowly watched, that they did not make use of their art to deliver themselves; however, they judged it necessary to use all the precautions they could, to secure them: some have thought this jailer to be the same with Stephanas, 1Co 1:16 but this is not certain, nor very probable.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Act 16:23 Grk “commanding.” The participle παραγγείλαντες (parangeilante"...

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TSK Synopsis: Act 16:1-40 - --1 Paul having circumcised Timothy,7 and being called by the Spirit from one country to another,14 converts Lydia,16 and casts out a spirit of divinati...

Combined Bible: Act 16:23 - --notes on verse 22     

Maclaren: Act 16:19-34 - --The Riot At Philippi And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the market place ...

MHCC: Act 16:16-24 - --Satan, though the father of lies, will declare the most important truths, when he can thereby serve his purposes. But much mischief is done to the rea...

Matthew Henry: Act 16:16-24 - -- Paul and his companions, though they were for some time buried in obscurity at Philippi, yet now begin to be taken notice of. I. A damsel that had ...

Barclay: Act 16:16-24 - --If Lydia came from the top end of the social scale, this slave-girl came from the bottom. She was what was called a Pytho, that is, a person who c...

Constable: Act 9:32--Rom 1:1 - --III. THE WITNESS TO THE UTTERMOST PART OF THE EARTH 9:32--28:31 Luke next recorded the church's expansion beyond...

Constable: Act 16:6--19:21 - --C. The extension of the church to the Aegean shores 16:6-19:20 The missionary outreach narrated in this ...

Constable: Act 16:11--17:16 - --2. The ministry in Macedonia 16:11-17:15 Luke recorded Paul's ministry in Philippi, Thessalonica...

Constable: Act 16:11-40 - --Ministry in Philippi 16:11-40 Luke devoted more space to Paul's evangelizing in Philippi than he did to the apostle's activities in any other city on ...

College: Act 16:1-40 - --ACTS 16 3. The Visit to Derbe and Lystra (16:1-4) 1 He came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was a Je...

McGarvey: Act 16:22-24 - --22-24. (22) " And the multitude rose up against them, and the magistrates, having torn off their garments, commanded to beat them with rods. (23) And ...

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Introduction / Outline

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JFB: Acts (Book Introduction) THIS book is to the Gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it. In the Gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying: in...

JFB: Acts (Outline) INTRODUCTION--LAST DAYS OF OUR LORD UPON EARTH--HIS ASCENSION. (Act 1:1-11) RETURN OF THE ELEVEN TO JERUSALEM--PROCEEDINGS IN THE UPPER ROOM TILL PEN...

TSK: Acts (Book Introduction) The Acts of the Apostles is a most valuable portion of Divine revelation; and, independently of its universal reception in the Christian church, as an...

TSK: Acts 16 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Act 16:1, Paul having circumcised Timothy, Act 16:7, and being called by the Spirit from one country to another, Act 16:14. converts Lydi...

Poole: Acts 16 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 16

MHCC: Acts (Book Introduction) This book unites the Gospels to the Epistles. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles Peter and Paul, and of the Christian church from th...

MHCC: Acts 16 (Chapter Introduction) (Act 16:1-5) Paul takes Timothy to be his assistant. (Act 16:6-15) Paul proceeds to Macedonia, The conversion of Lydia. (Act 16:16-24) An evil spiri...

Matthew Henry: Acts (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Acts of the Apostles We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion...

Matthew Henry: Acts 16 (Chapter Introduction) It is some rebuke to Barnabas that after he left Paul we hear no more of him, of what he did or suffered for Christ. But Paul, as he was recommende...

Barclay: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES A Precious Book In one sense Acts is the most important book in the New Testament. It is the simple truth t...

Barclay: Acts 16 (Chapter Introduction) A Son In The Faith (Act_16:1-5) The Gospel Comes To Europe (Act_16:6-10) Europe's First Convert (Act_16:11-15) The Demented Slave-Girl (Act_16:16...

Constable: Acts (Book Introduction) Introduction Title The title "Acts of the Apostles" is very ancient. The Anti-Marcioni...

Constable: Acts (Outline) Outline I. The witness in Jerusalem 1:1-6:7 A. The founding of the church 1:1-2:46 ...

Constable: Acts Acts Bibliography Albright, William Foxwell. The Archaeology of Palestine. 1949. Revised ed. Pelican Archaeolog...

Haydock: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. INTRODUCTION. St. Luke, who had published his gospel, wrote also a second volume, which, from the first ages, hath bee...

Gill: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ACTS This book, in some copies, is called, "The Acts of the holy Apostles". It contains an history of the ministry and miracles of ...

College: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION As early as the second century the title "The Acts of the Apostles" was given to this document. Before that time the work probably circu...

College: Acts (Outline) OUTLINE I. THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM - 1:1-8:1a A. INTRODUCTION OF THE BOOK - 1:1-3 B. THE COMMISSIONING OF THE APOSTLES - 1:4-8 C. THE ASCENSI...

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