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And when her Masters saw that the hope of their gaines was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the market place, vnto the rulers,

And brought them to the Magistrates, saying, These men being Iewes, do exceedingly trouble our city,

And teach customes which are not lawfull for vs to receiue, neither to obserue, being Romanes.

And the multitude rose vp together against them, and the Magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beate them.

And when they had layed many stripes vpon them, they cast them into prison, charging the Iaylour to keepe them safely.

Who hauing receiued such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, & made their feet fast in the stockes.