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But the officers that came found them not in the prison; and they returned, and told,

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

The officers (ο υπηρετα). Under-rowers, literally (Matthew 5:25). The servants or officers who executed the orders of …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

(19–21a) This is one of three “opening of the prison doors” stories in the book of Acts (cf. 12:6–11; 16:26–29). The “angel of the Lord” is the NT …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But when the officers came
The Arabic version adds, "to it"; that is, to the prison;

and found th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

There is no prison so dark, so strong, that God cannot visit His people in it and, if He pleases, bring them out. Recoveries from sickness, release…

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