Acts 16:27
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King James Version (modern wording)
And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.
Acts 16:27 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And the jailor, being roused out of sleep and seeing the prison doors open, drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped.
Acts 16:27 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped.
Acts 16:27 (BSB)
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What does Acts 16:27 say?
Acts 16:27 in modern King James wording reads: "And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled."
Where is Acts 16:27 found in the Bible?
Acts 16:27 is verse 27 of chapter 16 of the book of Acts, in the New Testament. Acts has 28 chapters.
Which translations of Acts 16:27 can I read here?
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