Acts 16:39

ἀπελθεῖν� with אAB. Vulg. ‘egrederentur de urbe.’

39. ἠρώτων απελθεῖν�, they desired them to depart from the city. Finding how much they had offended, they become very humble, and beg the disciples to relieve them of their anxiety by quitting Philippi. We are not told how Paul and Silas established their statement, but they must have produced satisfactory proof to inspire so much fear. We hear of Paul’s claim afterwards when he appeals to Cæsar. Of Silas’ right to citizenship we have no further evidence.