Acts 16:39

“And they came, etc.] To the prison in person, as Paul had insisted on they should: and besought them; that they would put up the injury that had been done them, and quietly depart out of prison: and brought them out; that is, out of prison; took them by the arms, and led them out, as they had put them in, which was what the apostle required: and desired them to depart out of the city; lest there should be any further disturbance about them: in Beza’s most ancient copy, and in another manuscript copy, this verse is read thus, and which more clearly explains the passage; “and they came with many friends unto the prison, and desired them to go out, saying, we are not ignorant of your case, that…”

“And they came--in person. and besought them--not to complain of them. What a contrast this suppliant attitude of the preachers of Philippi to the tyrannical air with which they had the day before treated the preachers! (See Isa 60:14; Rev 3:9). brought them out--conducted them forth from the prison into the street, as insisted on. and desired--"requested." them to depart out of the city--perhaps fearing again to excite the populace.”

“And they came and besought them - A most humiliating act for Roman magistrates, but in this case it was unavoidable. The apostles had them completely in their power, and could easily effect their disgrace and ruin. Probably they besought them by declaring them innocent; by affirming that they were ignorant that they were Roman citizens, etc. And desired them to depart ... - Probably: (1) To save their own character, and be secure from their taking any further steps to convict the magistrates of violating the laws; and, (2) To evade any further popular tumult on their account. This advice Paul and Silas saw fit to comply with, after they had seen and comforted the brethren, Acts 16:40. They…”

“came: Exo 11:8; Isa 45:14, Isa 49:23, Isa 60:14; Mic 7:9, Mic 7:10; Rev 3:9 and brought: Dan 6:16, Dan 6:23 and desired: Mat 8:34; Mar 5:17 Acts 16:40”