Acts 16:37-40

37But Paul said to the officers, “They have beaten us publicly without a trial—men who are Roman citizens—and have thrown us into prison. And now they are sending us away secretly? No! Let them come themselves and lead us out!”

38The police officers reported these words to the chief authorities. They became afraid when they heard they were Romans,

39so they came and apologized to them. After they escorted them out, they kept begging them to leave the city.

40When Paul and Silas went out of the prison, they visited Lydia’s house. And when they saw the brothers, they encouraged them and then departed.