Acts 16:25

The Conversion of the Jailer · Acts 16:25–34
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Translations

Modern
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
Traditional
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
Literal
Now toward midnight, Paul and Silas, praying, were singing praises to God. And the prisoners were listening to them.
Latin
Media autem nocte Paulus et Silas orantes, laudabant Deum: et audiebant eos qui in custodia erant.

Original

Greek
English
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

Notes

Paul and Silas, like the apostles suffering abuse in Jerusalem, were full of joy. They rejoiced because God considered them "worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name" (5:41).

Luke shares stories of three people in Philippi affected by the gospel:

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Philippi The Growth of the Church

Events

People

Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles Silas: Prominent member of the Jerusalem church, companion of Paul

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Family Life and Relations Lydia (Person) Macedonia Magistrate Music Paul the Apostle Peter, First Letter of Philippi Praise Silas Thyatira Travel

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation in Paul and Silas in Prison Answers To Prayer: Paul and Silas Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Criminals: Confined in Prisons Family: Religion of The Joy of Paul and Silas, in the Jail at Philippi Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Midnight Music in Worship Music: Divided Into: Vocal Musicians Paul: Persecuted, Beaten, and Cast Into Prison with Silas Paul: Persecutions Endured By Philippi: Paul Preaches In Praise: Paul and Silas Praise: Saints should Render, Under Affliction Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Prayer: Social Prisoners: Paul Prisoners: Silas Select Readings: Paul and Silas in Prison Silas: Imprisoned with Paul in Philippi Singing Social and Family Prayer: Paul and Silas Worship in the Night