Acts 16:27
And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.
Cross-reference
Acts 16:23
Historical context
In Acts 16:23, the jailer was charged to keep the prisoners safely; his suicide attempt directly stems from fear of punishment for their escape.
Acts 16:24
Historical context
Acts 16:24 shows the jailer secured them in stocks; seeing doors open, he assumes escape, prompting his suicide attempt.
Acts 16:34
Contrast
Acts 16:34 shows the jailer rejoicing in faith after his conversion — a stark contrast to his earlier suicide attempt in verse 27.
Acts 12:18
Parallel
In Acts 12:18, guards are disturbed by Peter's escape — here the jailer assumes escape and attempts suicide, a parallel scene of prison break consequences.