24 When he received these orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.

Other Translations of Acts 16:24

King James Version

24 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.

English Standard Version

24 Having received this order, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.

The Message

24 He did just that - threw them into the maximum security cell in the jail and clamped leg irons on them.

New King James Version

24 Having received such a charge, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.

New Living Translation

24 So the jailer put them into the inner dungeon and clamped their feet in the stocks.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 16:24

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.