Acts 16

1 He came then (both *no*) to Derbe and (to *no*) Lystra. And behold a disciple certain was there, named Timothy, [the] son of a woman (certain *k*) Jewish believing, father however a Greek;

Paul went on to Derbe and Lystra, and behold, a disciple named Timothy was there. He was the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek.

2 who was well spoken of by the in Lystra and Iconium brothers.

He was well spoken of by the brothers in Lystra and Iconium.

3 This one wanted Paul with him to go forth, and having taken he circumcised him on account of the Jews those being in the parts those; they knew for all that a Greek (the father *N(k)O*) of him was.

Paul wanted this man to go on with him, so he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.

4 While then they were passing through the cities, they were delivering to them to keep the decrees which [were] decided on by the apostles and (of the *k*) elders who [were] in Jerusalem.

As they went through the cities, they delivered the decisions that had been reached by the apostles and the elders in Jerusalem for the Gentile believers to obey.

5 The indeed therefore churches were strengthened in the faith and were increasing in number every day.

So the churches were strengthened in the faith and increased in number every day.

6 (they passed through *N(k)O*) then Phrygia and (the *k*) Galatian region having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia,

Then Paul and his companions went through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit from speaking the word in Asia.

7 having come (then *no*) down to Mysia they were attempting (into *N(k)O*) Bithynia (to go, *N(k)O*) and not did allow them the Spirit (of Jesus. *NO*)

When they reached Mysia, they tried to go on toward Bithynia, but the Spirit did not allow them.

8 having passed by then Mysia they came down to Troas.

So passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas.

9 And a vision during the night to Paul appeared: A man of Macedonia certain was already standing (and *no*) beseeching him and saying; Having passed over into Macedonia do help us.

During the night Paul had a vision. A Macedonian man was standing there, urging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!”

10 When now the vision he had seen, immediately we sought to go forth to (*k*) Macedonia concluding that he has called us (God *N(K)O*) to evangelise to them.

After Paul saw the vision, we immediately endeavored to go on to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them.

11 Having sailed (then *N(K)O*) from (*k*) Troas we made a straight course to Samothrace, (and *N(k)O*) the following day to Nea Polis,

So we set sail from Troas and followed a straight course to Samothrace, and on the next day we went to Neapolis.

12 (and from there and from there *N(k)O*) to Philippi, which is ([the] leading [city] *N(k)O*) (of the *ko*) district (*NK*) of Macedonia [the] city, [and Roman] colony. We were now in (this *NK(o)*) city staying days some.

From there we went on to Philippi, which is a Roman colony and a leading city of that district of Macedonia. We stayed in that city for several days.

13 On the then day of the Sabbaths we went forth outside the (gate *N(K)O*) by a river where (we were accustomed *N(K)O*) (prayer *N(k)O*) to have, And having sat down we were speaking to those having gathered women.

On the Sabbath day we went outside the city to a riverside, where it was customary for there to be prayer. We sat down and began speaking to the women who had gathered together.

14 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple of [the] city of Thyatira worshiping God, was listening of whom the Lord opened the heart to attend to the [things] being spoken by Paul.

One of those listening to us was a woman named Lydia. She was a worshiper of God from the city of Thyatira and a seller of purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to respond to what Paul was saying.

15 When then she was baptized and the house of her, she begged saying; If you have judged me faithful to the Lord to be, having entered into the house of mine (do remain; *N(k)O*) And she persuaded us.

After she was baptized, along with her household, she urged us, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come stay at my house.” And she persuaded us to do so.

16 It happened now going of us to (the *no*) [place of] prayer, a girl certain having a spirit (Python meeting by *N(k)O*) us, who gain much was bringing the masters of her by fortune-telling.

One day, as we were on our way to prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit of divination. She had brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling.

17 She (having followed *N(k)O*) after Paul and us was crying out saying; These men servants of the God Most High are, who proclaim (to you *N(K)O*) [the] way of salvation.

She followed along behind Paul and us and kept crying out, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us a way of salvation.”

18 This then she was continuing for many days. Having been distressed then (*k*) Paul and having turned to the spirit he said; I command you in (the *k*) name of Jesus Christ to come out from her. And it came out on [the] same hour.

She kept on doing this for many days, and Paul became so annoyed that he turned and said to the spirit, “I command yoʋ in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And it came out that very hour.

19 Having seen now the masters of her that was gone the hope of the profit of them, having taken hold of Paul and Silas they dragged [them] into the marketplace before the rulers,

When her masters saw that their hope for profit was gone, they seized Paul and Silas, dragged them to the marketplace, and set them before the authorities.

20 and having brought up them to the magistrates they said; These men exceedingly trouble of us the city Jews being;

After bringing them to the magistrates, they said, “These men are seriously disturbing our city. They are Jews,

21 and preach customs that not it is lawful for us to accept nor to practice Romans being.

and they are proclaiming customs that are not lawful for us as Romans to accept or practice.”

22 And rose up together the crowd against them, and the magistrates having torn off of them the garments were commanding to beat with rods;

The crowd rose up together against them, and the magistrates tore their garments off them and ordered them to be beaten with rods.

23 Many (then *NK(o)*) having laid on them blows they cast [them] into prison having charged the to jailer strictly to keep them;

After inflicting many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, ordering the jailer to keep them under close guard.

24 who an order such (having received *N(k)O*) threw them into the inner prison and the feet fastened of them in the stocks.

When he received this order, he put them in the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.

25 Toward now midnight Paul and Silas praying they were singing praises to God; Were listening now to them the prisoners.

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.

26 Suddenly then earthquake there was a great so that shaking the foundations of the prison house; were opened (then *N(k)O*) immediately the doors all, and of all the chains were loosed.

Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. Immediately all the doors opened, and all the chains came loose.

27 Awoken then having been the jailer and was seeing having opened the doors of the prison, having drawn (*no*) [his] sword he was about himself to execute supposing to have escaped the prisoners.

Then the jailer was awakened, and when he saw that the doors of the prison were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, assuming that the prisoners had escaped.

28 Called out however in a loud voice Paul saying; Not may do to yourself harm; all for we are here.

But Paul cried out with a loud voice, “Do yoʋrself no harm, for we are all here.”

29 Having called for now lights he rushed in and terrified having become he fell down before Paul and Silas,

Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas.

30 And having brought them out he was saying; Sirs, what of me is necessary to do that I may be saved?

Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

31 And they said; do believe on the Lord Jesus (Christ *K*) and will be saved you yourself and the household of you.

They said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and yoʋ will be saved, yoʋ and yoʋr household.”

32 And they spoke to him the word of the (Lord *NK(O)*) (along with *N(k)O*) all those in the house of him.

Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his household.

33 And having taken them in that [very] hour of the night he washed [them] from the wounds, and he was baptized he himself and the [household] of him (all *NK(o)*) immediately.

He then took them in that hour of the night and washed their wounds. Then he was baptized at once, along with his entire household.

34 Having brought then them into the house (of him *ko*) he laid a table [for them] and (rejoiced *NK(o)*) with all [his] household having believed in God.

After bringing Paul and Silas into his house, he set a meal before them. And he rejoiced, along with his entire household, because he had come to believe in God.

35 When day then having come sent the magistrates the officers saying; do release the men those.

When daybreak came, the magistrates sent their officers, saying, “Release those men.”

36 Reported then the jailer words these to Paul that Have sent the captains that you may be let go; Now therefore having gone out do depart in peace.

So the jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, “The magistrates have sent orders for you to be released. Therefore come out now and go in peace.”

37 But Paul was saying to them; Having beaten us publicly uncondemned men Romans being, they cast [us] into prison, and now secretly us do they throw out? No indeed! Instead having come themselves us they should bring out.

But Paul said to them, “They beat us in public without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens, and they threw us into prison. And now they are sending us away secretly? Certainly not! Rather, let them come and escort us out themselves.”

38 (Reported *N(k)O*) then to the magistrates the officers declarations these; (and *k*) They were afraid (then *no*) having heard that Romans they are,

So the officers reported these words to the magistrates, and the magistrates were afraid when they heard that the men were Roman citizens.

39 And having come they appealed to them and having brought [them] out they were asking [them] (to go out *N(k)O*) (of *no*) the city.

So they came and spoke to them in a conciliatory manner. As they escorted them out, they begged them to leave the city.

40 Having gone forth then (out of *N(k)O*) the prison they came (to *N(k)O*) Lydia; and having seen [them] they exhorted the brothers (them *k*) and departed.

So Paul and Silas came out of the prison and went to Lydia's house. And after seeing the brothers and encouraging them, they departed.