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Justice for the Gospel's Sake
Commentators agree Paul's demand was not for personal pride but to protect the gospel's reputation. A secret release would imply guilt, harming the new believers and the Christian message. By insisting on a public vindication from the magistrates, Paul ensured his and Silas's innocence was officially recognized, thus protecting the honor of their cause.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 16:37
18th Century
Theologian
They have beaten us openly uncondemned. Paul complains of three aggravating circumstances mentioned:
- They had been beaten, co…
AT Robertson
On Acts 16:37
Unto them (προς αυτους). The lictors by the jailor. The reply of Paul is a marvel of brevity and energy, almost every word has a s…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 16:37
19th Century
Bishop
They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans.—By the Lex Porcia (B.C. 247), Roman citizens were exempted from deg…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 16:37
Paul, however, refused to be dealt with so summarily. Claiming the rights of Roman citizenship for himself and Silas, he demanded that they be show…
John Gill
On Acts 16:37
17th Century
Pastor
But Paul said unto them
The sergeants, who were present when the jailer reported to Paul the message they came with …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 16:35–40
17th Century
Minister
Paul, though willing to suffer for the cause of Christ, and without any desire to avenge himself, did not choose to depart under the charge of havi…