Paul and Silas Sing in Prison

Acts 16:16-40

In Philippi, Paul and Silas are beaten and imprisoned after Paul commands a spirit to leave a slave girl. At midnight they pray and sing hymns while the prisoners listen. An earthquake opens the prison doors and loosens the prisoners’ bonds. The jailer fears the prisoners have escaped, but Paul stops him. The jailer asks how to be saved, and he and his household believe and are baptized. He washes Paul and Silas’s wounds and shares a meal with them. The next day, the magistrates order their release; Paul identifies their Roman citizenship and points out that they were publicly beaten and imprisoned without a public trial. The magistrates come, apologize, and escort them out. After encouraging the believers at Lydia’s house, Paul and Silas leave the city.

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Paul and Silas in the inner prison with stocks, other prisoners listening, open prison doors, loosened bonds, and Paul calling that everyone is still there.

Songs in the Inner Prison

Acts 16:16-40

Paul and Silas with the jailer and members of his household, with lights, water for washing wounds, and food during the jailer’s joyful welcome.

The Jailer Cares for His Guests

Acts 16:16-40

Encouraging Friends at Lydia’s House

Acts 16:16-40

Paul calls to the jailer inside a Philippian prison after an earthquake opens the doors and loosens the prisoners’ bonds.

Everyone Is Still Here

Acts 16:16-40