When the Temple police got there, they did not find them in the prison. They came back and reported,

When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported everything that God had done through them.

The jailer reported these words to Paul, and added, "The magistrates have sent word to release you. So come out now and go in peace."

The guards reported these words to the magistrates, and they became afraid when they heard that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens.

Since a plot against the man has been reported to me, I'm sending him to you at once, and I've also ordered his accusers to present their charges against him before you."

The Jewish leaders told him, "We haven't received any letters from Judea about you, and none of the brothers coming here has reported or mentioned anything bad about you.