Acts 16:26

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

Modern
Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose.
Traditional
And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.
Literal
And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison house were shaken, and immediately all the doors were opened, and the chains of all were loosed.
Latin
Subito vero terræmotus factus est magnus, ita ut moverentur fundamenta carceris. Et statim aperta sunt omnia ostia: et universorum vincula soluta sunt.

Original

Greek
English
Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose.

Notes

The strong earthquake reminds us of the great earthquake that happened at the resurrection of Jesus (Matthew 28:2–3).

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

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Philippi

Events

Glossary

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

Topics

Answers To Prayer: Paul and Silas Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Criminals: Confined in Prisons Earthquakes: At Philippi Earthquakes: when Paul and Silas Were in Prison at Philippi Family: Religion of The Foundation: The Lowest Part of a Building, and on Which It Rests God: Preserver: Paul and Silas Miracles of the Disciples of Jesus: Peter and Other Apostles Were Delivered from Prison Paul: Persecuted, Beaten, and Cast Into Prison with Silas Philippi: Paul Preaches In Prisoners: Paul Prisoners: Silas Select Readings: Paul and Silas in Prison Silas: Imprisoned with Paul in Philippi