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An earthquake opened a prison
At Philippi, while Paul and Silas sang hymns at midnight, an earthquake opened the prison doors and loosened everyone's chains. Acts 16:25–26
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Paul and Silas had been beaten and put in stocks. "About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake..." Acts 16:22–26
The jailer was about to kill himself, but Paul shouted "Do yourself no harm, for we are all here!" The jailer and his household believed and were baptized. Acts 16:27–34
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Acts 16:25–26 WEB
25But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. 26Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds were loosened.
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Paul and Silas sang to God in prison at midnight. An earthquake shook the prison, the doors opened and the chains fell off!