Acts 16:29

Translations

Modern

Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.

Traditional

Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,

Literal

And having called for lights, he rushed in, and having become terrified, he fell down before Paul and Silas.

Latin

Petitoque lumine, introgressus est: et tremefactus procidit Paulo et Silæ ad pedes:

Original

Greek

English

Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.

Notes

Acts 16:29–30

Paul and Silas impressed the jailer with their cheerful faith, calm attitude during the crisis, and concern for his safety (16:25 , 28). Whatever the jailer had understood of Paul's message before the crisis, God inspired him to cry out for help.

Acts 16:27–36

Luke’s third story in Philippi is of the Philippian jailer who, shaken by what had happened, responded in faith when challenged to accept the Lord Jesus and be saved. He was baptized with his household and rejoiced in his newfound faith as he reached out with hospitality to the preachers.

Acts 16:13–36

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

a wealthy woman (16:14–15),
a demon-possessed slave girl exploited for money (16:16–21), and
a middle-ranking officer (16:23–36).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Philippi

Events

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People

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

Glossary

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Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Converts: Jailer Conviction of Sin Criminals: Confined in Prisons Family: Religion of The God: Preserver: Paul and Silas Jailer (Jailor) of Philippi, Converted Light: Divided Into: Artificial 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

Acts 16:29

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