Act 16:37 | MHM | STEP | v. 37 : Paul refused to leave quietly. He told the officers, They have beaten us openly, uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? (Acts 16:37 ). Paul wanted the magistrates to come themselves and admit their mistake. This was not just about personal pride. Paul wanted everyone to see that Christians were not criminals, and that the gospel should be respected. By demanding a public release, he hoped the believers in Philippi would be treated better in the future.

‏ Acts 16:37

v. 37: Paul refused to leave quietly. He told the officers, They have beaten us openly, uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? (Acts 16:37 ^a). Paul wanted the magistrates to come themselves and admit their mistake. This was not just about personal pride. Paul wanted everyone to see that Christians were not criminals, and that the gospel should be respected. By demanding a public release, he hoped the believers in Philippi would be treated better in the future.