Acts 16:27-29

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Acts 16:27-29

27When 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.
28But Paul called out in a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself! We are all here!”
29Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.
— Acts 16:27-29

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