23 After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully.

Other Translations of Acts 16:23

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

23 And when they had inflicted many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, ordering the jailer to keep them safely.

The Message

23 After beating them black and blue, they threw them into jail, telling the jailkeeper to put them under heavy guard so there would be no chance of escape.

New King James Version

23 And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely.

New Living Translation

23 They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailer was ordered to make sure they didn't escape.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 16:23

Commentary on Acts 16:16-24

(Read Acts 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 real servants of Christ, by unholy and false preachers of the gospel, who are confounded with them by careless observers. Those who do good by drawing men from sin, may expect to be reviled as troublers of the city. While they teach men to fear God, to believe in Christ, to forsake sin, and to live godly lives, they will be accused of teaching bad customs.