Acts 16:19 · KJV

"And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁷The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.

¹⁸And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.

¹⁹And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,

²⁰And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,

²¹And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.

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Reflection Questions

How do you react when your actions impact others negatively?

What does it mean for you to stand up for what is right?

When have you faced backlash for your beliefs or actions?

Life Application

ethics

Consider the ethical implications of your actions on others and strive to make choices that reflect your values.

advocacy

Stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves, even if it leads to personal consequences.

Places in This Verse

Philippi(Filippoi, Greece today)

Philippi was a significant city in Macedonia, where economic interests often conflicted with the spread of the Gospel.

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