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Acts 16:29

PaulSilas
FearRepentance

27 When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped.

28 But Paul called out in a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself! We are all here!”

Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.

30 Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”

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BSB
Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.
KJV
Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,
WEB
He called for lights, sprang in, fell down trembling before Paul and Silas,
ASV
And he called for lights and sprang in, and, trembling for fear, fell down before Paul and Silas,
DARBY
And having asked for lights, he rushed in, and, trembling, fell down before Paul and Silas.
BLB
And having called for lights, he rushed in, and having become terrified, he fell down before Paul and Silas.
ÅB
Han ba da om lys og sprang inn, og han falt skjelvende ned for Paulus og Silas.
OTB
Fangevokteren kalte på lys, skyndte seg inn, og skjelvende av frykt falt han ned foran Paulus og Silas.
B1930
Han bad da om lys og sprang inn, og han falt skjelvende ned for Paulus og Silas.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Revelation 3:9

    Look at those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead. I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you.

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  • Daniel 6:26

    I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end.

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  • Jeremiah 10:10

    But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.

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  • Acts 9:5–6

    “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied.

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  • Isaiah 66:5

    You who tremble at His word, hear the word of the LORD: “Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified that we may see your joy!’ But they will be put to shame.”

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  • Acts 24:25

    As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”

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  • Psalms 119:120

    My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments.

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  • Isaiah 60:14

    The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel.

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