Acts 16:35-40

The Roman authorities. It may have been fear of the earthquake, or "second-thoughts" about their cruel treatment of "holy men" which influenced them to order the release. But Paul said. Roman law said no Roman citizen could be whipped or tortured. Paul makes an issue of this, probably to benefit the church at Philippi. Paul was born a Roman citizen. (Acts 22:25-29). He did not hesitate to call on the Roman government to help him, when it would promote the cause of Christ to do so. And when they heard. Paul could have demanded their punishment and dismissal. And went to Lydia's house. The small group of believers was meeting there. Later they would become a large group, and Paul would address a letter to them. And left. They go on to Thessalonica. Philippi was the first place (so far as we know) in Europe where the gospel was preached; the first one to obey the truth was a woman; the preachers of the Good News were severely beaten and jailed; but through God's grace and power, a great victory was won. This young church sent aid to Paul at Thessalonica (Philippians 4:15-16).