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Acts 16:30

Acts 16:30
And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And brought them out,.... Of the inner prison, to some part of the prison that was more free and open:

and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? he treats them with great reverence now, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And brought them out - From the prison. Sirs - Greek: κύριοι kurioi, lords - an address of respect; a title usually given to masters or owners of slaves. What must I do to be saved? - Never was a…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Brought them out - Of the dungeon in which they were confined.

What must I do to be saved? - Whether this regard personal or eternal safety, it is a question the most interesting to man. But it is not…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 16:25-34

We have here the designs of the persecutors of Paul and Silas baffled and broken.

I. The persecutors designed to dishearten and discourage the preachers of the gospel, and to make them sick of the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

and brought them out There could be no fear that they would flee now who had remained when the open doors made flight easy.

and said. Sirs The Greek word Κύριοι implies an acknowledgment of great…