Acts 16:25

“And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.”

"And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them." - Acts 16:25
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What does Acts 16:25 mean?

Acts 16:25 KJV reads, "And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them." This verse comes from the book of Acts in the New Testament, and it describes an event that occurred during Paul and Silas's missionary journey. The context of…

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Praises in the Midnight Hour: A Lesson from Paul and Silas

In Acts 16:25, we read, “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.” This verse encapsulates a profound moment of faith, resilience, and the power of worship under dire circumstances. It invites us to reflect on how we respond…

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A Midnight Cry: A Prayer Inspired by Acts 16:25

Heavenly Father, At this midnight hour, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and eyes set firmly upon You, inspired by the steadfastness of Paul and Silas in their time of trial. Lord, we remember that even in the darkest hour, Your light shines the brightest. We…

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Acts 16:25 - "¶ And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them."
Acts 16:25-26 - "And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 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."
"And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 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." - Acts 16:25-26
Acts 25:16 - "To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him."
Acts 3:16
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Acts 23:25 - "And he wrote a letter after this manner:"
Acts 11:25 - "Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:"
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Genesis 25-16
Matthew 16:25
Exodus 25:16
Acts 16:17
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Exodus 25:16
Acts 14:25 - "And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia:"
Acts 25:25 - "But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him."
Acts 9:25 - "Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket."
Acts 2:16 - "But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;"
Acts 25:2 - "Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him,"
Acts 16:8 - "And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas."
Numbers 25:16 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Acts 25:27 - "For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him."
Acts 10:25 - "And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him."
Acts 27:25 - "Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me."
Acts 25:13 - "And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus."