Acts 16:35-36

Acts 16:35-36

[35] And  when it was  day,  the magistrates  sent  the serjeants,  saying,  those  men  go.  [36] And  the keeper of the prison  told  saying  to  Paul,  The magistrates  have sent  to  let you go:  now  therefore  depart,  and go  in  peace. 

What does Acts 16:35-36 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The policemen (Roman lictors) returned to the jailer the next morning with orders to release Paul and Silas. Lictors carried bundles of rods with axes attached to symbolize their authority. Evidently the magistrates only intended to teach them a lesson for disturbing the peace, not incarcerate them and bring them to trial.