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We are all here!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/acts/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> But Paul shouted to him, “Stop! Don’t kill yourself! We are all here!” <a href="/esv/acts/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” <a href="/bsb/acts/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But Paul called out in a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself! We are all here!” <a href="/blb/acts/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But Paul called out in a loud voice saying, "Do not harm yourself, for we are all here!" <a href="/kjv/acts/16.htm">King James Bible</a> But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. <a href="/nkjv/acts/16.htm">New King James Version</a> But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Paul called out with a loud voice, saying, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here!” <a href="/nasb/acts/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> But Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying, &#8220Do not harm yourself, for we are all here!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here!” <a href="/lsb/acts/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here!” <a href="/amp/acts/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Paul shouted, saying, “Do not hurt yourself, we are all here!” <a href="/csb/acts/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But Paul called out in a loud voice, “Don’t harm yourself, because we’re all here! ” <a href="/hcsb/acts/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But Paul called out in a loud voice, &#8220Don&#8217t harm yourself, because all of us are here!&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. <a href="/cev/acts/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But Paul shouted, "Don't harm yourself! No one has escaped." <a href="/erv/acts/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. <a href="/gwt/acts/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But Paul shouted as loudly as he could, "Don't hurt yourself! We're all here!" <a href="/gnt/acts/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> But Paul shouted at the top of his voice, "Don't harm yourself! We are all here!" <a href="/isv/acts/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> But Paul shouted in a loud voice, "Don't hurt yourself, because we are all here!" <a href="/msb/acts/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But Paul called out in a loud voice, ?Do not harm yourself! We are all here!? <a href="/net/acts/16.htm">NET Bible</a> But Paul called out loudly, "Do not harm yourself, for we are all here!" <a href="/nheb/acts/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But Paul shouted loudly, saying, "Do not harm yourself, for we are all here." <a href="/wbt/acts/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. <a href="/wey/acts/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But Paul shouted loudly to him, saying, "Do yourself no injury: we are all here. <a href="/web/acts/16.htm">World English Bible</a> But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, “Don’t harm yourself, for we are all here!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying, “You may not do yourself any harm, for we are all here!” <a href="/blb/acts/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But Paul called out in a loud voice saying, "Do not harm yourself, for we are all here!" <a href="/ylt/acts/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying, 'Thou mayest not do thyself any harm, for we are all here.' <a href="/slt/acts/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Paul called with a great voice, saying, Thou shouldest do no injury to thyself; for we are all here.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying: Do thyself no harm, for we all are here. <a href="/cpdv/acts/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying: “Do no harm to yourself, for we are all here!” <a href="/nabre/acts/16.htm">New American Bible</a> But Paul shouted out in a loud voice, “Do no harm to yourself; we are all here.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But Paul shouted in a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But Paul cried with a loud voice and said to him, Do not harm yourself, for we are all here. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Paulus called him in a loud voice and he said to him, “Do no harm to yourself, because we are all here.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But Paul called out with a loud voice, saying: Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But Paul shouted with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are here. <a href="/haweis/acts/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But Paul called out with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no injury: for we are all here. <a href="/mace/acts/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Paul call'd to him aloud, and said, do thy self no harm, for we are all here. <a href="/wey/acts/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But Paul shouted loudly to him, saying, "Do yourself no injury: we are all here. <a href="/worrell/acts/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Do yourself no harm, for we are all here." <a href="/worsley/acts/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. <a href="/parallel/acts/16-28.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=5442" 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">The Conversion of the Jailer</a> …27When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped. 28<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulos (N-NMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/5455.htm" title="5455: ephōnēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation.">called out</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megalē (Adj-DFS) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">in a loud</a> <a href="/greek/5456.htm" title="5456: phōnē (N-DFS) -- Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language.">voice,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/4238.htm" title="4238: praxēs (V-ASA-2S) -- To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. ">“Do</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: Mēden (Adj-ANS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">not</a> <a href="/greek/2556.htm" title="2556: kakon (Adj-ANS) -- Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.">harm</a> <a href="/greek/4572.htm" title="4572: seautō (PPro-DM2S) -- Of yourself. ">yourself!</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: esmen (V-PIA-1P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">We are</a> <a href="/greek/537.htm" title="537: hapantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, altogether. Absolutely all or every one.">all</a> <a href="/greek/1759.htm" title="1759: enthade (Adv) -- Here, in this place. From a prolonged form of en; properly, within, i.e. here, hither.">here!”</a> 29Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.…<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="/genesis/45-5.htm">Genesis 45:5</a> And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you. <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a> As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. <a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5</a> He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?” <a href="/1_samuel/24-10.htm">1 Samuel 24:10</a> Behold, this day you have seen with your own eyes that the LORD delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to kill you, but I spared you and said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my lord, since he is the LORD’s anointed.’ <a href="/1_samuel/26-9.htm">1 Samuel 26:9</a> But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” <a href="/2_samuel/18-12.htm">2 Samuel 18:12</a> The man replied, “Even if a thousand shekels of silver were weighed out into my hands, I would not raise my hand against the son of the king. For we heard the king command you and Abishai and Ittai, ‘Protect the young man Absalom for my sake.’ <a href="/2_kings/6-22.htm">2 Kings 6:22</a> “Do not kill them,” he replied. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master.” <a href="/psalms/7-4.htm">Psalm 7:4</a> if I have rewarded my ally with evil, if I have plundered my foe without cause, <a href="/psalms/34-14.htm">Psalm 34:14</a> Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. <a href="/proverbs/24-11.htm">Proverbs 24:11-12</a> Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. / If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? <a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a> Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” <a href="/jeremiah/26-15.htm">Jeremiah 26:15</a> But know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood upon yourselves, upon this city, and upon its residents; for truly the LORD has sent me to speak all these words in your hearing.” <a href="/ezekiel/18-32.htm">Ezekiel 18:32</a> For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live! <a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a> But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, <a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52</a> “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do yourself no harm: for we are all here.cried.<a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a> Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.<a href="/psalms/7-4.htm">Psalm 7:4</a> If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)<a href="/psalms/35-14.htm">Psalm 35:14</a> I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.Do.<a href="/exodus/20-13.htm">Exodus 20:13</a> Thou shalt not kill.<a href="/proverbs/8-36.htm">Proverbs 8:36</a> But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.<a href="/ecclesiastes/7-17.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:17</a> Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/16-17.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Damage</a> <a href="/acts/9-13.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Injury</a> <a href="/acts/14-10.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/14-11.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/acts/12-8.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/acts/14-11.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/19-28.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/acts/18-10.htm">Damage</a> <a href="/acts/18-10.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Injury</a> <a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/acts/16-29.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/acts/21-24.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/acts/19-34.htm">Voice</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>But Paul called out in a loud voice Paul's immediate and loud response indicates his awareness of the urgency of the situation. In the context of a Roman prison, where the jailer would be held accountable with his life for any escaped prisoners, Paul's quick action demonstrates his compassion and leadership. This moment reflects Paul's character as a shepherd to those around him, even in dire circumstances. His ability to project his voice in a loud manner also suggests the presence of the Holy Spirit empowering him to act decisively.“Do not harm yourself! The jailer, assuming the prisoners had escaped after the earthquake, was about to take his own life to avoid the shame and punishment that would follow. Paul's intervention highlights the Christian principle of valuing life and offering hope. This phrase can be connected to the broader biblical theme of God's intervention to save lives, as seen in the story of Joseph in Genesis, where God uses Joseph to preserve life during a famine. It also echoes the message of Jesus, who came to save and not to destroy.We are all here!” Paul's assurance that all prisoners were present is significant. It underscores the miraculous nature of the event, as prisoners would typically seize any opportunity to escape. This moment can be seen as a testament to the influence of Paul's presence and the power of God at work, maintaining order in chaos. It also serves as a witness to the jailer of the integrity and peace that comes from following Christ. This phrase connects to the theme of God's sovereignty and control over circumstances, as seen throughout Scripture, such as in the story of Daniel in the lions' den, where God preserves life against all odds.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> An apostle and missionary, Paul is a central figure in the New Testament. In this passage, he is imprisoned in Philippi but remains calm and compassionate, even towards his jailer. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philippian_jail.htm">Philippian Jail</a> The setting of this event, the jail in Philippi, is where Paul and Silas were imprisoned after casting a spirit out of a slave girl. This location becomes a place of divine intervention and transformation. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philippian_jailer.htm">Philippian Jailer</a> The jailer is responsible for keeping Paul and Silas secure. After an earthquake opens the prison doors, he is about to harm himself, fearing the prisoners have escaped. 4. <a href="/topical/s/silas.htm">Silas</a> A companion of Paul, Silas is also imprisoned. He joins Paul in praying and singing hymns, demonstrating faith and resilience. 5. <a href="/topical/e/earthquake.htm">Earthquake</a> A miraculous event that shakes the prison, opens the doors, and loosens the chains of the prisoners, symbolizing God's power and presence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/compassion_in_crisis.htm">Compassion in Crisis</a> Paul’s immediate concern for the jailer’s life demonstrates the importance of compassion, even towards those who may seem like adversaries. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_adversity.htm">Faith in Adversity</a> Paul and Silas’ response to imprisonment with prayer and worship is a powerful example of maintaining faith and trust in God during difficult times. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God’s Sovereignty</a> The earthquake and subsequent events show that God is in control, using even challenging situations for His purposes. <a href="/topical/w/witness_through_actions.htm">Witness through Actions</a> The behavior of Paul and Silas serves as a testimony to the jailer, leading to his conversion. Our actions in trials can be a powerful witness to others. <a href="/topical/h/hope_and_assurance.htm">Hope and Assurance</a> The assurance that God is present and active in our lives, even in the darkest moments, provides hope and encouragement.<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/what_were_paul's_key_contributions.htm">What were Apostle Paul's key contributions to Christianity?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_appear_to_12_or_11_disciples.htm">How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?</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/how_do_mark_16_17-18_signs_fit_science.htm">How do the miraculous signs in Mark 16:17-18 (like snake handling and drinking poison) stand up to modern scientific understanding?</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>(28) Do thyself no harm.--Few and simple as the words are, they are eminently characteristic of the love and sympathy which burnt in St. Paul's heart. For him the suicide which others would have admired, or, at least, have thought of without horror, would have been the most terrible of all forms of death. He could not bear the thought that even the gaoler who had thrust him into the dungeon, should so perish in his despair. <a href="/commentaries/acts/16-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Paul Παῦλος (Paulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. called out ἐφώνησεν (ephōnēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5455.htm">Strong's 5455: </a> From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation. in a loud μεγάλῃ (megalē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. voice, φωνῇ (phōnē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5456.htm">Strong's 5456: </a> Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. “Do πράξῃς (praxēs) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4238.htm">Strong's 4238: </a> To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. not Μηδὲν (Mēden) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> No one, none, nothing. harm κακόν (kakon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2556.htm">Strong's 2556: </a> Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. yourself! σεαυτῷ (seautō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4572.htm">Strong's 4572: </a> Of yourself. We are ἐσμεν (esmen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. all ἅπαντες (hapantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_537.htm">Strong's 537: </a> All, the whole, altogether. Absolutely all or every one. here!” ἐνθάδε (enthade) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1759.htm">Strong's 1759: </a> Here, in this place. From a prolonged form of en; properly, within, i.e. here, hither. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/16-28.htm">Acts 16:28 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/16-28.htm">Acts 16:28 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/16-28.htm">Acts 16:28 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/16-28.htm">Acts 16:28 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/16-28.htm">Acts 16:28 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/16-28.htm">Acts 16:28 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/16-28.htm">Acts 16:28 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/16-28.htm">Acts 16:28 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/16-28.htm">Acts 16:28 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/16-28.htm">Acts 16:28 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/16-28.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 16:28 But Paul cried with a loud voice (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/16-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 16:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 16:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/16-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 16:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 16:29" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>