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and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods. <a href="/nasb_/acts/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The crowd joined in an attack against them, and the chief magistrates tore their robes off them and proceeded to order them to be beaten with rods. <a href="/nasb/acts/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> The crowd rose up together against them, and the chief magistrates tore their robes off them and proceeded to order them to be beaten with rods. <a href="/nasb77/acts/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the crowd rose up together against them, and the chief magistrates tore their robes off them, and proceeded to order them to be beaten with rods. <a href="/lsb/acts/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the crowd joined together to attack them, and the chief magistrates, tearing their garments off of them, proceeded to order them to be beaten with rods. <a href="/amp/acts/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The crowd also joined in the attack against them, and the chief magistrates tore their robes off them and ordered that Paul and Silas be beaten with rods. <a href="/csb/acts/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The crowd joined in the attack against them, and the chief magistrates stripped off their clothes and ordered them to be beaten with rods. <a href="/hcsb/acts/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the mob joined in the attack against them, and the chief magistrates stripped off their clothes and ordered them to be beaten with rods. <a href="/asv/acts/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent their garments off them, and commanded to beat them with rods. <a href="/cev/acts/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The crowd joined in the attack on Paul and Silas. Then the officials tore the clothes off the two men and ordered them to be beaten with a whip. <a href="/erv/acts/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent their garments off them, and commanded to beat them with rods. <a href="/gwt/acts/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas. Then the officials tore the clothes off Paul and Silas and ordered [the guards] to beat them with sticks. <a href="/gnt/acts/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> And the crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas. Then the officials tore the clothes off Paul and Silas and ordered them to be whipped. <a href="/isv/acts/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> The crowd joined in the attack against them. Then the magistrates had Paul and Silas stripped of their clothes and ordered them beaten with rods. <a href="/msb/acts/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered that they be stripped and beaten with rods. <a href="/net/acts/16.htm">NET Bible</a> The crowd joined the attack against them, and the magistrates tore the clothes off Paul and Silas and ordered them to be beaten with rods. <a href="/nheb/acts/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The crowd rose up together against them, and the magistrates tore their clothes off of them, and commanded them to be beaten with rods. <a href="/wbt/acts/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the multitude rose together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them. <a href="/wey/acts/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The crowd, too, joined in the outcry against them, till at length the praetors ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods; <a href="/web/acts/16.htm">World English Bible</a> The multitude rose up together against them and the magistrates tore their clothes from them, then commanded them to be beaten with rods. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the multitude rose up together against them, and the magistrates having torn their garments from them, were commanding to beat [them] with rods, <a href="/blb/acts/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the crowd rose up together against them, and the magistrates having torn off their garments, were commanding that they be beaten with rods. <a href="/ylt/acts/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the multitude rose up together against them, and the magistrates having torn their garments from them, were commanding to beat them with rods, <a href="/slt/acts/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the crowd set together against them: and the generals having rent their garments, commanded to scourge with rods.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the people ran together against them; and the magistrates rending off their clothes, commanded them to be beaten with rods. <a href="/cpdv/acts/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the people rushed together against them. And the magistrates, tearing their tunics, ordered them to be beaten with staffs. <a href="/nabre/acts/16.htm">New American Bible</a> The crowd joined in the attack on them, and the magistrates had them stripped and ordered them to be beaten with rods. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The crowd joined in attacking them, and the magistrates had them stripped of their clothing and ordered them to be beaten with rods.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And a large crowd gathered against them. Then the soldiers stripped them of their clothes and gave command to scourge them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And great crowds were gathered against them and then the Magistrates tore their garments and commanded to scourge them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates stripped off their clothes, and gave command to beat them with rods. <a href="/godbey/acts/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the crowd stood up together against them: and the magistrates tearing off their garments, commanded the lictors to beat them with rods. <a href="/haweis/acts/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the populace stood up together against them: and the magistrates, after having had their garments torn from their backs, commanded them to be beaten with rods. <a href="/mace/acts/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> upon this the populace rose upon them, and the Officers order'd them to be stript and scourg'd. <a href="/wey/acts/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The crowd, too, joined in the outcry against them, till at length the praetors ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods; <a href="/worrell/acts/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates, having torn off their garments, were giving orders to beat them with rods; <a href="/worsley/acts/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the populace rose up together against them: and the officers stripped off their clothes, and ordered them to be scourged. <a href="/parallel/acts/16-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=5388" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/16.htm">Paul and Silas Imprisoned</a> …21by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.” 22<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlos (N-NMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowd</a> <a href="/greek/4911.htm" title="4911: synepestē (V-AIA-3S) -- To rise up together against. From sun and ephistemi; to stand up together, i.e. To resist jointly.">joined in the attack</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">against</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Paul and Silas,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4755.htm" title="4755: stratēgoi (N-NMP) -- From the base of stratia and ago or hegeomai; a general, i.e. a governor, the chief of the temple-wardens.">magistrates</a> <a href="/greek/2753.htm" title="2753: ekeleuon (V-IIA-3P) -- To command, order, direct, bid. From a primary kello; hail; to incite by word, i.e. Order.">ordered that</a> <a href="/greek/4048.htm" title="4048: perirēxantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To tear off, as of garments. From peri and rhegnumi; to tear all around, i.e. Completely away.">they be stripped</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2440.htm" title="2440: himatia (N-ANP) -- A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress."></a> <a href="/greek/4463.htm" title="4463: rhabdizein (V-PNA) -- To beat with rods, scourge. From rhabdos; to strike with a stick, i.e. Bastinado.">and beaten with rods.</a> 23And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/5-40.htm">Acts 5:40</a> At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm">2 Corinthians 11:25</a> Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea. <a href="/matthew/27-26.htm">Matthew 27:26</a> So Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. <a href="/mark/15-15.htm">Mark 15:15</a> And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. <a href="/john/19-1.htm">John 19:1</a> Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:2</a> As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God. <a href="/2_timothy/3-11.htm">2 Timothy 3:11</a> my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. <a href="/hebrews/11-36.htm">Hebrews 11:36</a> Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. <a href="/1_peter/4-14.htm">1 Peter 4:14</a> If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Revelation 2:10</a> Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. <a href="/exodus/5-14.htm">Exodus 5:14</a> Then the Israelite foremen, whom Pharaoh’s taskmasters had set over the people, were beaten and asked, “Why have you not fulfilled your quota of bricks yesterday or today, as you did before?” <a href="/1_kings/22-27.htm">1 Kings 22:27</a> and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’” <a href="/jeremiah/20-2.htm">Jeremiah 20:2</a> he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. <a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm">Jeremiah 37:15</a> The officials were angry with Jeremiah, and they beat him and placed him in jail in the house of Jonathan the scribe, for it had been made into a prison. <a href="/jeremiah/38-6.htm">Jeremiah 38:6</a> So they took Jeremiah and dropped him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guard. They lowered Jeremiah with ropes into the cistern, which had no water but only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.the multitude.<a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Acts 17:5</a> But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.<a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Acts 18:12</a> And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,<a href="/acts/19-28.htm">Acts 19:28</a> And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.the magistrates.<a href="/acts/16-37.htm">Acts 16:37</a> But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.<a href="/acts/5-40.htm">Acts 5:40</a> And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.<a href="/acts/22-24.htm">Acts 22:24-26</a> The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/9-5.htm">Attacking</a> <a href="/acts/16-20.htm">Authorities</a> <a href="/acts/5-40.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/acts/5-40.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/acts/16-20.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/14-14.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/acts/14-14.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/acts/14-14.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/acts/11-24.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/acts/14-4.htm">Length</a> <a href="/acts/16-20.htm">Magistrates</a> <a href="/acts/15-30.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/15-17.htm">Order</a> <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/acts/7-57.htm">Outcry</a> <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/16-20.htm">Praetors</a> <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/acts/14-14.htm">Rent</a> <a href="/acts/14-14.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-7.htm">Rods</a> <a href="/acts/15-7.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Silas</a> <a href="/john/21-7.htm">Stripped</a> <a href="/acts/16-13.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/14-14.htm">Tore</a> <a href="/john/21-11.htm">Torn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/22-7.htm">Attacking</a> <a href="/acts/16-35.htm">Authorities</a> <a href="/acts/18-17.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/acts/16-37.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/acts/16-35.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/acts/16-23.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Length</a> <a href="/acts/16-35.htm">Magistrates</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/16-24.htm">Order</a> <a href="/acts/16-36.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/acts/19-23.htm">Outcry</a> <a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/16-35.htm">Praetors</a> <a href="/acts/21-33.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/genesis/37-29.htm">Rent</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm">Rods</a> <a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Silas</a> <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">Stripped</a> <a href="/acts/16-32.htm">Together</a> <a href="/galatians/2-18.htm">Tore</a> <a href="/acts/21-1.htm">Torn</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 16</div>1. <a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Paul and Silas are Joined by Timothy,</a> 7. <a href="/acts/16-7.htm">and being called by the Spirit from one country to another,</a> 14. <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">convert Lydia,</a> 16. <a href="/acts/16-16.htm">and cast out a spirit of divination;</a> 19. <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">for which cause they are whipped and imprisoned.</a> 25. <a href="/acts/16-25.htm">The prison doors are opened.</a> 31. <a href="/acts/16-31.htm">The jailor is converted,</a> 35. <a href="/acts/16-35.htm">and they are delivered.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas This phrase highlights the volatile nature of the situation in Philippi. The crowd's involvement indicates a mob mentality, often seen in Acts when the gospel challenges local customs or economic interests. In this case, Paul and Silas had disrupted the income of those profiting from a slave girl's fortune-telling (<a href="/acts/16-16.htm">Acts 16:16-19</a>). The crowd's reaction reflects the common human tendency to resist change and protect economic interests, even at the expense of justice. This mirrors other instances in Acts where the apostles face opposition, such as in <a href="/acts/19-23.htm">Acts 19:23-41</a> in Ephesus, where the silversmiths incite a riot to protect their trade.and the magistrates ordered that they be stripped and beaten with rods The magistrates in Philippi were Roman officials responsible for maintaining order. Their decision to have Paul and Silas stripped and beaten without a trial reflects the Roman practice of summary justice, especially against those perceived as disturbers of the peace. This punishment was a common Roman method of maintaining control and was intended to publicly humiliate and deter others. The use of rods was typical of Roman punishment, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm">2 Corinthians 11:25</a>, where Paul recounts being beaten with rods multiple times. This act of injustice against Paul and Silas, who were Roman citizens, sets the stage for their later vindication and the conversion of the jailer, demonstrating God's sovereignty and justice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_and_silas.htm">Paul and Silas</a> Early Christian missionaries and apostles who were spreading the Gospel in Philippi, a Roman colony in Macedonia. They were instrumental in establishing the early church and faced persecution for their faith. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The local populace in Philippi who were incited against Paul and Silas. Their reaction was influenced by the accusations of the slave owners who had lost their source of income due to the exorcism performed by Paul. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_magistrates.htm">The Magistrates</a> Roman officials in Philippi responsible for maintaining law and order. They acted swiftly and harshly against Paul and Silas, reflecting the Roman legal system's often brutal approach to perceived disturbances. 4. <a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a> A significant city in Macedonia, known for its Roman colony status. It was a strategic location for the spread of Christianity into Europe. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_attack_and_beating.htm">The Attack and Beating</a> This event marks a significant moment of persecution for the early church, highlighting the physical and societal challenges faced by early Christians.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_persecution.htm">Perseverance in Persecution</a> The example of Paul and Silas encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith, even when facing unjust treatment or persecution. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> Following Christ may lead to suffering and sacrifice, as demonstrated by the apostles. Believers are called to count the cost and remain faithful. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_witness.htm">The Power of Witness</a> Despite their suffering, Paul and Silas' actions and attitudes served as a powerful witness to those around them, including the jailer and other prisoners. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Even in dire circumstances, God is in control and can use persecution to further His purposes, as seen in the conversion of the Philippian jailer later in the chapter. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a> The early church often faced persecution together, highlighting the importance of Christian community and mutual support in times of trial.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 16</a> <a href="/q/how_did_the_quake_free_prisoners_unharmed.htm">In Acts 16:22–26, how could an earthquake open all the prison doors and unfasten everyone’s chains without inflicting any apparent damage or injury?</a> <a href="/q/why_were_paul_and_silas_jailed.htm">Why were Paul and Silas imprisoned in Philippi?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_some_christians_face_no_persecution.htm">According to 2 Timothy 3:12, every believer should expect persecution, yet many Christians report no such trials—how can this discrepancy be explained? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_find_hope_in_despair.htm">How can I find hope in times of despair?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) Commanded to beat them.--The Greek verb gives the special Roman form of punishment, that of being beaten with the rods of the lictors. This, therefore, takes its place as one of the three instances to which St. Paul refers in <a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm" title="Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;">2Corinthians 11:25</a>. The question naturally occurs, why he did not, on these occasions, claim, as he did afterwards at Jerusalem (<a href="/acts/22-25.htm" title="And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said to the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to whip a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?">Acts 22:25</a>), the privileges of a Roman citizen. Some have supposed that the violence of the mob rendered it impossible for his claim to be heard. Others have even questioned the truthfulness of his claim. A more natural supposition is that he would not assert in this instance a right which would only have secured exemption for himself, and left his companion to suffer the ignominious penalty of the law, and that by putting the strategi in the wrong, he sought to secure for his disciples afterwards a more tolerant treatment. As far as the first part of this hypothesis is concerned, it may, perhaps, be accepted (see, however, Note on <a href="/acts/16-37.htm" title="But Paul said to them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privately? no truly; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.">Acts 16:37</a>); but such of the Philippian disciples as belonged to the colonia, were already protected from outrages of this kind as Roman citizens. Others, however, of the freed-men class, were still liable to them.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - Rent their garments off them for rent off their clothes, A.V.; beat them with rods for beat them, A.V. Beat them; ῤαβδίζειν, marking that they were beaten by the lictors, or ῤαβδοῦχοι (see ver. 35). The phrase rent ... off (περιῥῤήξαντες) is only found here in the New Testament, but it is frequently used of stripping off garments, in classical Greek and in 2 Macc. 4:38; and by Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 6. 14:6) of David rending his garments - a circumstance not mentioned in the Bible narrative (<a href="/1_samuel/30-4.htm">1 Samuel 30:4</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/16-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowd ὄχλος (ochlos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. joined in the attack συνεπέστη (synepestē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4911.htm">Strong's 4911: </a> To rise up together against. From sun and ephistemi; to stand up together, i.e. To resist jointly. against κατ’ (kat’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). [Paul and Silas], αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. magistrates στρατηγοὶ (stratēgoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4755.htm">Strong's 4755: </a> From the base of stratia and ago or hegeomai; a general, i.e. a governor, the chief of the temple-wardens. ordered that ἐκέλευον (ekeleuon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2753.htm">Strong's 2753: </a> To command, order, direct, bid. From a primary kello; 'hail'; to incite by word, i.e. Order. they be stripped περιρήξαντες (perirēxantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4048.htm">Strong's 4048: </a> To tear off, as of garments. From peri and rhegnumi; to tear all around, i.e. Completely away. [and] beaten with rods. ῥαβδίζειν (rhabdizein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4463.htm">Strong's 4463: </a> To beat with rods, scourge. 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