Cross-referencesExplore similar Bible verses on Acts 16:38 in English Standard Version "The police reported these words to the magistrates, and they were afraid when they heard that they were Roman citizens." Ac 16:37 But Paul said to them, “They have beaten us publicly, uncondemned, men who are Roman citizens, and have thrown us into prison; and do they now throw us out secretly? No! Let them come themselves and take us out.”