Acts 16:21-23

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²¹They encourage the practice of customs which it is unlawful for us Romans to accept or observe!

²²The crowd [also] joined in the attack upon them, and the rulers tore the clothes off of them and commanded that they be beaten with rods.

²³And when they had struck them with many blows, they threw them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely.

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Acts 16:21-23

New International Version

²¹by advocating customs unlawful for us Romans^(A) to accept or practice.”^(B)

²²The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods.^(C) ²³After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer^(D) was commanded to guard them carefully.

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Acts 16:21-23

New King James Version

²¹and they teach customs which are not lawful for us, being Romans, to receive or observe.” ²²Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes ^(A)and commanded them to be beaten with rods. ²³And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely.

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Acts 16:21-23

English Standard Version

²¹They ^(A)advocate customs that are not lawful for us ^(B)as Romans to accept or practice.” ²²The crowd joined in attacking them, and the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders ^(C)to beat them with rods. ²³And when they had inflicted many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, ordering the jailer to keep them safely.