Acts 16:36
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 16
“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.”Acts 16:36
What Does Acts 16:36 Mean?
Acts 16:36 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 16, verse 36 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 16:36 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 2:13“And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.”Acts 15:33“And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.”John 14:27“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”Exodus 4:18“And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father in law, and said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace.”Judges 18:6“And the priest said unto them, Go in peace: before the LORD is your way wherein ye go.”1 Samuel 1:17“Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.”1 Samuel 20:42“And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.”1 Samuel 25:35“So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.”1 Samuel 29:7“Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords of the Philistines.”2 Kings 5:19“And he said unto him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way.”Mark 5:34“And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.”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 16:27“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.”
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