The Philippian Jailer Saved

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Around midnight, Sha’ul and Sila were praying and singing hymns to God, while the other prisoners listened attentively.

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Suddenly there was a violent earthquake which shook the prison to its foundations. All the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose.

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The jailer awoke, and when he saw the doors open he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, for he assumed that the prisoners had escaped.

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But Sha’ul shouted, “Don’t harm yourself! We’re all here!”

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Calling for lights, the jailer ran in, began to tremble and fell down in front of Sha’ul and Sila.

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Then, leading them outside, he said, “Men, what must I do to be saved?”

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They said, “Trust in the Lord Yeshua, and you will be saved — you and your household!”

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Whereupon they told him and everyone in his household the message about the Lord.

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Then, even at that late hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed off their wounds; and without delay, he and all his people were immersed.

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After that, he brought them up to his house and set food in front of them; and he and his entire household celebrated their having come to trust in God.

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The next morning, the judges sent police officers with the order, “Release those men.”

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The jailer told Sha’ul, “The judges have sent word to release both of you. So come out, and go on your way in peace.”

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