The Philippian Jailer Saved

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

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

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When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped.

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But Paul called out in a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself! We are all here!”

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

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Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

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They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”

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Then Paul and Silas spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his house.

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At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized.

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Then he brought them into his home and set a meal before them. So he and all his household rejoiced that they had come to believe in God.

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When daylight came, the magistrates sent their officers with the order: “Release those men.”

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The jailer informed Paul: “The magistrates have sent orders to release you. Now you may go on your way in peace.”