Acts 16:27
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 16
“And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.”Acts 16:27
What Does Acts 16:27 Mean?
Acts 16:27 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 16, verse 27 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Acts 16:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 12:19“And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode.”Genesis 8:16“Go forth of the ark, thou, and thy wife, and thy sons, and thy sons’ wives with thee.”Judges 9:54“Then he called hastily unto the young man his armourbearer, and said unto him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, that men say not of me, A woman slew him. And his young man thrust him through, and he died.”1 Samuel 31:4“Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.”2 Samuel 17:23“And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.”1 Kings 16:18“And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the palace of the king’s house, and burnt the king’s house over him with fire, and died,”1 Chronicles 10:4“Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.”Job 33:18“He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.”Matthew 27:5“And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.”Acts 12:18“Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.”Acts 16:23“And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:”Acts 16:34“And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.”Acts 16:36“And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.”
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