Acts 16:36

told. reported. Greek. apangello. See note on Acts 4:23.

this saying. these words. Greek. logos, as in Acts 16:6.

to, &c. = in order that (Greek. hina) you may be released.

depart. come forth.

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³⁶ And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.

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Acts 16:36