Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods.

1. Now the rest of the population become involved.

2. The magistrates tear their clothes, a sign of grief, anger or distress.

3. Paul and Silas are beaten with rods.

1. This is one of three times Paul was beaten with rods. (2 Corinthians 11:25)

2. Paul mentions this treatment in 1 Thessalonians 2:2.

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