Acts 16:37-39

37But Paul said to them, “After beating us in public without due process--1men who are Romans--they threw us into prison; and now they are releasing us secretly? No indeed! On the contrary, let them come 2in person and lead us out.”

38The officers reported these words to the chief magistrates. 3And they became fearful when they heard that they were Romans,

39and they came and pleaded with them, and when they had led them out, they repeatedly asked them 4to leave the city.