And [when they] had brought them to the chief magistrates, they said, "These men are throwing our city into confusion, being Jews,

And the crowd joined in attacking them, and the chief magistrates tore off their clothing [and] gave orders to beat [them] with rods.

And [when it] was day, the chief magistrates sent the police officers, saying, "Release those men."

And the jailer reported these words to Paul: "The chief magistrates have sent [an order] that you should be released. So come out now [and] go in peace!"

So the police officers reported these words to the chief magistrates, and they were afraid [when they] heard that they were Roman citizens.

For as you are going with your accuser before the magistrate, make an effort to come to a settlement with him on the way, so that he will not drag you to the judge, and the judge will hand you over to the bailiff, and the bailiff will throw you into prison.