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34 He brought them up into his house and provided a meal and with his household rejoiced at having come to faith in God.

35 But when it was day, the magistrates sent the lictors[a] with the order, “Release those men.” 36 The jailer reported the[se] words to Paul, “The magistrates have sent orders that you be released. Now, then, come out and go in peace.”

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  1. 16:35 The lictors: the equivalent of police officers, among whose duties were the apprehension and punishment of criminals.

34 The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he(A) was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole household.

35 When it was daylight, the magistrates sent their officers to the jailer with the order: “Release those men.” 36 The jailer(B) told Paul, “The magistrates have ordered that you and Silas be released. Now you can leave. Go in peace.”(C)

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