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An Exceptionally Cruel Punishment
Commentators emphasize this was not a simple holding cell. Paul and Silas were cast into the 'inner prison,' described as a dark, foul, underground dungeon. The stocks were an added cruelty, a painful wooden device that likely stretched their limbs, forcing them to lie on the cold ground after a severe beating.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 16:24
18th Century
Theologian
Thrust them into the inner prison. Into the most secluded and secure part of the prison. The cells in the interior of the prison would be …
AT Robertson
On Acts 16:24
Into the inner prison (εις την εσωτεραν φυλακην). The comparative form from the adverb εσω (within), Ionic and old Attic for εισω.…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 16:24
19th Century
Bishop
Thrust them into the inner prison.—Those who have seen anything of the prisons of the Roman Empire, as, e.g., the Mamerti…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 16:23–25
19th Century
Preacher
Another prayer-meeting, and a praise-meeting, too. There were only two persons at it; but they prayed, and sang praises unto God.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 16:24
As a Roman colony, Philippi had a form of government that was independent of the provincial administration headquartered in Thessalonica. There wer…
John Gill
On Acts 16:24
17th Century
Pastor
Who having received such a charge So strict an one from the magistrates, was doubly careful and diligent:
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Matthew Henry
On Acts 16:16–24
17th Century
Minister
Satan, though the father of lies, will declare the most important truths when he can thereby serve his purposes. But much harm is done to the real …