Paul and Silas in Prison

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Ἐγένετο come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng πορευομένων travel πορεύομαι poreúomai middle voice from a derivative of the same as G3984 (πεῖρα); to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especi ἡμῶν I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( ⸀ τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, προσευχὴν prayer προσευχή proseuchḗ from G4336 (προσεύχομαι); prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel) X pray earnestly, prayer παιδίσκην female slave παιδίσκη paidískē feminine diminutive of G3816 (παῖς); a girl, i.e. (specially), a female slave or servant bondmaid(-woman), damsel, maid( τινὰ any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing ἔχουσαν have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess πνεῦμα spirit πνεῦμα pneûma from G4154 (πνέω); a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) ⸀πύθωνα ⸀ὑπαντῆσαι ἡμῖν I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me , ἥτις whosoever ὅστις hóstis from G3739 (ὅς) and G5100 (τὶς); which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same X and (they), (such) as, (they) t ἐργασίαν working ἐργασία ergasía from G2040 (ἐργάτης); occupation; by implication, profit, pains craft, diligence, gain, work πολλὴν much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi παρεῖχεν offer παρέχω paréchō from G3844 (παρά) and G2192 (ἔχω); to hold near, i.e. present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion bring, do, give, keep, τοῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κυρίοις lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L αὐτῆς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive μαντευομένη practice soothsaying μαντεύομαι manteúomai from a derivative of G3105 (μαίνομαι) (meaning a prophet, as supposed to rave through inspiration); to divine, i.e. utte ·

One day as we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl with a spirit of divination, who earned a large income for her masters by fortune-telling.

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αὕτη he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ⸀κατακολουθοῦσα τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Παύλῳ Paul Παῦλος Paûlos of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἡμῖν I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἔκραζεν cry aloud κράζω krázō a primary verb; properly, to croak (as a raven) or scream, i.e. (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat) λέγουσα say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Οὗτοι this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἄνθρωποι man ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos from G435 (ἀνήρ) and (the countenance; from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being certain, man δοῦλοι male slave δοῦλος doûlos from G1210 (δέω); a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense o τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θεοῦ God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὑψίστου heights ὕψιστος hýpsistos superlative from the base of G5311 (ὕψος); highest, i.e. (masculine singular) the Supreme (God), or (neuter plural) the εἰσίν are εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when , οἵτινες whosoever ὅστις hóstis from G3739 (ὅς) and G5100 (τὶς); which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same X and (they), (such) as, (they) t καταγγέλλουσιν declare openly καταγγέλλω katangéllō from G2596 (κατά) and the base of G32 (ἄγγελος); to proclaim, promulgate declare, preach, shew, speak of, teach ⸀ ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ὁδὸν way ὁδός hodós apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or mean σωτηρίας deliverance σωτηρία sōtēría feminine of a derivative of G4990 (σωτήρ) as (properly, abstract) noun; rescue or safety (physically or morally) deliver .

This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!”

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τοῦτο this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἐποίει do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w πολλὰς much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi ἡμέρας day ἡμέρα hēméra feminine (with G5610 (ὥρα) implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)) meaning tame, i.e. . διαπονηθεὶς greatly troubled διαπονέω diaponéō from G1223 (διά) and a derivative of G4192 (πόνος); to toil through, i.e. (passively) be worried be grieved ⸀ δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng Παῦλος Paul Παῦλος Paûlos of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐπιστρέψας turn back to ἐπιστρέφω epistréphō from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4762 (στρέφω); to revert (literally, figuratively or morally) come (go) again, convert, (re-)turn τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πνεύματι spirit πνεῦμα pneûma from G4154 (πνέω); a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Παραγγέλλω notify παραγγέλλω parangéllō from G3844 (παρά) and the base of G32 (ἄγγελος); to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin (give in) charge σοι you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ⸀ ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ὀνόματι name ὄνομα ónoma from a presumed derivative of the base of G1097 (γινώσκω) (compare G3685 (ὀνίνημι)); a name (literally or figuratively) Ἰησοῦ Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus Χριστοῦ Messiah Χριστός Christós from G5548 (χρίω); anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus Christ ἐξελθεῖν come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge ἀπʼ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig αὐτῆς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐξῆλθεν come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge αὐτῇ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὥρᾳ hour ὥρα hṓra apparently a primary word; an hour (literally or figuratively) day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) .

She continued this for many days. Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” And the spirit left her at that very moment.

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Ἰδόντες see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κύριοι lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L αὐτῆς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that ἐξῆλθεν come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐλπὶς hope ἐλπίς elpís from a primary (to anticipate, usually with pleasure); expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence faith, hope τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐργασίας working ἐργασία ergasía from G2040 (ἐργάτης); occupation; by implication, profit, pains craft, diligence, gain, work αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐπιλαβόμενοι seize ἐπιλαμβάνομαι epilambánomai middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2983 (λαμβάνω); to seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literal τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Παῦλον Paul Παῦλος Paûlos of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Σιλᾶν Silas Σίλας Sílas contraction for G4610 (Σιλουανός); Silas, a Christian Silas εἵλκυσαν drag ἑλκύω helkýō probably akin to G138 (αἱρέομαι); to drag (literally or figuratively) draw εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀγορὰν market place ἀγορά agorá from (to gather; probably akin to G1453 (ἐγείρω)); properly, the town-square (as a place of public resort); by implicati ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἄρχοντας ruler ἄρχων árchōn present participle of G757 (ἄρχω); a first (in rank or power) chief (ruler), magistrate, prince, ruler ,

When the girl’s owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace.

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too προσαγαγόντες bring near προσάγω proságō from G4314 (πρός) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead towards, i.e. (transitively) to conduct near (summon, present), or (intransitiv αὐτοὺς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τοῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, στρατηγοῖς general στρατηγός stratēgós from the base of G4756 (στρατιά) and G71 (ἄγω) or G2233 (ἡγέομαι); a general, i.e. (by implication or analogy) a (milita εἶπαν· Οὗτοι this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἄνθρωποι man ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos from G435 (ἀνήρ) and (the countenance; from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being certain, man ἐκταράσσουσιν disturb greatly ἐκταράσσω ektarássō from G1537 (ἐκ) and G5015 (ταράσσω); to disturb wholly exceedingly trouble ἡμῶν I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόλιν city πόλις pólis probably from the same as G4171 (πόλεμος), or perhaps from G4183 (πολύς); a town (properly, with walls, of greater or le Ἰουδαῖοι Jewish Ἰουδαῖος Ioudaîos from G2448 (Ἰουδά) (in the sense of G2455 (Ἰούδας) as a country); Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah Jew(-ess), of Judæa ὑπάρχοντες am ὑπάρχω hypárchō from G5259 (ὑπό) and G756 (ἄρχομαι); to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence (be present or at hand); expleti ,

They brought them to the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoil

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too καταγγέλλουσιν declare openly καταγγέλλω katangéllō from G2596 (κατά) and the base of G32 (ἄγγελος); to proclaim, promulgate declare, preach, shew, speak of, teach ἔθη custom ἔθος éthos from G1486 (ἔθω); a usage (prescribed by habit or law) custom, manner, be wont ἃ who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἔξεστιν it is permitted ἔξεστι éxesti third person singular present indicative of a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and G1510 (εἰμί); so also neuter present participle ἡμῖν I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me παραδέχεσθαι receive παραδέχομαι paradéchomai from G3844 (παρά) and G1209 (δέχομαι); to accept near, i.e. admit or (by implication) delight in receive οὐδὲ not even οὐδέ oudé from G3756 (οὐ) and G1161 (δέ); not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), n ποιεῖν do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid Ῥωμαίοις Roman Ῥωμαῖος Rhōmaîos from G4516 (Ῥώμη); Romæan, i.e. Roman (as noun) Roman, of Rome οὖσιν be εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when .

by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.”

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too συνεπέστη rise up together συνεφίστημι synephístēmi from G4862 (σύν) and G2186 (ἐφίστημι); to stand up together, i.e. to resist (or assault) jointly rise up together ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὄχλος crowd ὄχλος óchlos from a derivative of G2192 (ἔχω) (meaning a vehicle); a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extensio κατʼ down from κατά katá a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dat αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, στρατηγοὶ general στρατηγός stratēgós from the base of G4756 (στρατιά) and G71 (ἄγω) or G2233 (ἡγέομαι); a general, i.e. (by implication or analogy) a (milita περιρήξαντες αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἱμάτια outer garment ἱμάτιον himátion neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi (to put on); a dress (inner or outer) apparel, cloke, clothes, garment, raimen ἐκέλευον command κελεύω keleúō from a primary (to urge on); hail; to incite by word, i.e. order bid, (at, give) command(-ment) ῥαβδίζειν beat with rods ῥαβδίζω rhabdízō from G4464 (ῥάβδος); to strike with a stick, i.e. bastinado beat (with rods) ,

The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered that they be stripped and beaten with rods.

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πολλάς much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi ⸀ τε and τέ té a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of G2532 (καί)) also, an ἐπιθέντες put ἐπιτίθημι epitíthēmi from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5087 (τίθημι); to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense) add unto, lade, lay upon, put (up) on, s αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive πληγὰς blow πληγή plēgḗ from G4141 (πλήσσω); a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity plague, stripe, wound(-ed) ἔβαλον cast βάλλω bállō a primary verb; to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense) arise, cast (out), X dung, lay, lie, εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( φυλακήν watching φυλακή phylakḗ from G5442 (φυλάσσω); a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or , παραγγείλαντες notify παραγγέλλω parangéllō from G3844 (παρά) and the base of G32 (ἄγγελος); to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin (give in) charge τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δεσμοφύλακι keeper of a prison δεσμοφύλαξ desmophýlax from G1199 (δεσμόν) and G5441 (φύλαξ); a jailer (as guarding the prisoners) jailor, keeper of the prison ἀσφαλῶς safely ἀσφαλῶς asphalōs adverb from G804 (ἀσφαλής); securely (literally or figuratively) assuredly, safely τηρεῖν keep τηρέω tēréō from (a watch; perhaps akin to G2334 (θεωρέω)); to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and th αὐτούς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ·

And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.

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ὃς who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, παραγγελίαν command παραγγελία parangelía from G3853 (παραγγέλλω); a mandate charge, command τοιαύτην of such a kind τοιοῦτος toioûtos (including the other inflections); from G5104 (τοί) and G3778 (οὗτος); truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote characte ⸀ λαβὼν receive λαμβάνω lambánō a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applicati ἔβαλεν cast βάλλω bállō a primary verb; to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense) arise, cast (out), X dung, lay, lie, αὐτοὺς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐσωτέραν inner ἐσώτερος esṓteros comparative of G2080 (ἔσω); interior inner, within φυλακὴν watching φυλακή phylakḗ from G5442 (φυλάσσω); a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόδας foot πούς poús a primary word; a foot (figuratively or literally) foot(-stool) ⸂ ἠσφαλίσατο make safe ἀσφαλίζω asphalízō from G804 (ἀσφαλής); to render secure make fast (sure) αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ξύλον staff ξύλον xýlon from another form of the base of G3582 (ξέστης); timber (as fuel or material); by implication, a stick, club or xylon (tree / wood) or .

On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.

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Κατὰ down from κατά katá a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dat δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μεσονύκτιον midnight μεσονύκτιον mesonýktion neuter of compound of G3319 (μέσος) and G3571 (νύξ); midnight (especially as a watch) midnight Παῦλος Paul Παῦλος Paûlos of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too Σιλᾶς Silas Σίλας Sílas contraction for G4610 (Σιλουανός); Silas, a Christian Silas προσευχόμενοι pray προσεύχομαι proseúchomai from G4314 (πρός) and G2172 (εὔχομαι); to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship pray (X earnestly, for), make prayer ὕμνουν sing ὑμνέω hymnéō from G5215 (ὕμνος); to hymn, i.e. sing a religious ode; by implication, to celebrate (God) in song sing a hymn (praise u τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θεόν God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go , ἐπηκροῶντο hear ἐπακροάομαι epakroáomai from G1909 (ἐπί) and the base of G202 (ἀκροατής); to listen (intently) to hear δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δέσμιοι one bound δέσμιος désmios from G1199 (δεσμόν); a captive (as bound) in bonds, prisoner ·

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

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ἄφνω suddenly ἄφνω áphnō adverb from G852 (ἀφανής) (contraction); unawares, i.e. unexpectedly suddenly δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng σεισμὸς earthquake σεισμός seismós from G4579 (σείω); a commotion, i.e. (of the air) a gale, (of the ground) an earthquake earthquake, tempest ἐγένετο come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i μέγας large μέγας mégas (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also G3176 (μέγιστος), G3187 (μείζων)); big (literally ὥστε so that ὥστε hṓste from G5613 (ὡς) and G5037 (τέ); so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow) (insomuch) σαλευθῆναι shake σαλεύω saleúō from G4535 (σάλος); to waver, i.e. agitate, rock, topple or (by implication) destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite m τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θεμέλια foundation θεμέλιος themélios from a derivative of G5087 (τίθημι); something put down, i.e. a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figura τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δεσμωτηρίου prison δεσμωτήριον desmōtḗrion from a derivative of G1199 (δεσμόν) (equivalent to G1196 (δεσμέω)); a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon prison , ἠνεῴχθησαν open ἀνοίγω anoígō from G303 (ἀνά) and (to open); to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications) open ⸀ δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng παραχρῆμα instantly παραχρῆμα parachrēma from G3844 (παρά) and G5536 (χρῆμα) (in its original sense); at the thing itself, i.e. instantly forthwith, immediately, αἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θύραι door θύρα thýra apparently a primary word (compare door); a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively) d πᾶσαι all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πάντων all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δεσμὰ bond δεσμόν desmón neuter and masculine respectively from G1210 (δέω); a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figu ἀνέθη give up ἀνίημι aníēmi from G303 (ἀνά) and (to send); to let up, i.e. (literally) slacken or (figuratively) desert, desist from forbear, leave, .

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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ἔξυπνος roused out of sleep ἔξυπνος éxypnos from G1537 (ἐκ) and G5258 (ὕπνος); awake X out of sleep δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng γενόμενος come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δεσμοφύλαξ keeper of a prison δεσμοφύλαξ desmophýlax from G1199 (δεσμόν) and G5441 (φύλαξ); a jailer (as guarding the prisoners) jailor, keeper of the prison καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἰδὼν see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by ἀνεῳγμένας open ἀνοίγω anoígō from G303 (ἀνά) and (to open); to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications) open τὰς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θύρας door θύρα thýra apparently a primary word (compare door); a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively) d τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, φυλακῆς watching φυλακή phylakḗ from G5442 (φυλάσσω); a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or σπασάμενος draw as a sword σπάω spáō a primary verb; to draw draw (out) ⸀ τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μάχαιραν sword μάχαιρα máchaira probably feminine of a presumed derivative of G3163 (μάχη); a knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment s ἤμελλεν about to μέλλω méllō a strengthened form of G3199 (μέλω) (through the idea of expectation); to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer som ἑαυτὸν himself ἑαυτοῦ heautoû from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of G846 (αὐτός); him- ἀναιρεῖν take up ἀναιρέω anairéō from G303 (ἀνά) and (the active of) G138 (αἱρέομαι); to take up, i.e. adopt; by implication, to take away (violently), i , νομίζων think νομίζω nomízō from G3551 (νόμος); properly, to do by law (usage), i.e. to accustom (passively, be usual); by extension, to deem or reg ἐκπεφευγέναι flee out ἐκφεύγω ekpheúgō from G1537 (ἐκ) and G5343 (φεύγω); to flee out escape, flee τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δεσμίους one bound δέσμιος désmios from G1199 (δεσμόν); a captive (as bound) in bonds, prisoner .

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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ἐφώνησεν crow φωνέω phōnéō from G5456 (φωνή); to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ⸂ φωνῇ voice φωνή phōnḗ probably akin to G5316 (φαίνω) through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implicatio μεγάλῃ large μέγας mégas (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also G3176 (μέγιστος), G3187 (μείζων)); big (literally ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Παῦλος Paul Παῦλος Paûlos of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman λέγων say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Μηδὲν no one μηδείς mēdeís from G3361 (μή) and G1520 (εἷς); not even one (man, woman, thing) any (man, thing), no (man), none, not (at all, any man πράξῃς do πράσσω prássō a primary verb; to practise, i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from G4160 (ποιέω), which properly re σεαυτῷ of yourself σεαυτοῦ seautoû genitive case from G4571 (σέ) and G846 (αὐτός), also dative case of the same, , and accusative case , likewise contracte κακόν bad κακός kakós apparently a primary word; worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas G4190 (πονηρός) properly refers to effects), i.e. (su , ἅπαντες all ἅπας hápas from G1 (Α) (as a particle of union) and G3956 (πᾶς); absolutely all or (singular) every one all (things), every (one), γάρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par ἐσμεν are εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἐνθάδε here ἐνθάδε entháde from a prolonged form of G1722 (ἐν); properly, within, i.e. (of place) here, hither (t-)here, hither .

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

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αἰτήσας ask αἰτέω aitéō of uncertain derivation; to ask (in genitive case) ask, beg, call for, crave, desire, require δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng φῶτα light φῶς phōs from an obsolete (to shine or make manifest, especially by rays; compare G5316 (φαίνω), G5346 (φημί)); luminousness (in εἰσεπήδησεν leap into εἰσπηδάω eispēdáō from G1519 (εἰς) and (to leap); to rush in run (spring) in καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἔντρομος trembling through fear ἔντρομος éntromos from G1722 (ἐν) and G5156 (τρόμος); terrified X quake, X trembled γενόμενος come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i προσέπεσεν fall down before προσπίπτω prospíptō from G4314 (πρός) and G4098 (πίπτω); to fall towards, i.e. (gently) prostrate oneself (in supplication or homage), or (v τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Παύλῳ Paul Παῦλος Paûlos of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀ τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Σιλᾷ Silas Σίλας Sílas contraction for G4610 (Σιλουανός); Silas, a Christian Silas ,

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

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too προαγαγὼν lead forth προάγω proágō from G4253 (πρό) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time (participl αὐτοὺς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἔξω without ἔξω éxō adverb from G1537 (ἐκ); out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively away, forth, (with-)out (of, -ward), strange ἔφη say φημί phēmí properly, the same as the base of G5457 (φῶς) and G5316 (φαίνω); to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say · Κύριοι lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L , τί who τίς tís probably emphatic of G5100 (τὶς); an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) every m με I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me δεῖ it is necessary δεῖ deî 3rd person singular active present of G1210 (δέω); also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used im ποιεῖν do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde σωθῶ save σώζω sṓzō from a primary (contraction for obsolete , safe); to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively) heal, pre ;

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

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οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng εἶπαν· Πίστευσον believe πιστεύω pisteúō from G4102 (πίστις); to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to en ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κύριον lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L ⸀ Ἰησοῦν Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too σωθήσῃ save σώζω sṓzō from a primary (contraction for obsolete , safe); to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively) heal, pre σὺ you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, οἶκός household οἶκος oîkos a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou .

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

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐλάλησαν speak λαλέω laléō a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λόγον word λόγος lógos from G3004 (λέγω); something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasonin τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ κυρίου lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L ⸀ σὺν with σύν sýn a primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than G3326 (μετά) or G3844 (παρά)), i.e. by asso πᾶσι τοῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, οἰκίᾳ household οἰκία oikía from G3624 (οἶκος); properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .

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

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too παραλαβὼν take παραλαμβάνω paralambánō from G3844 (παρά) and G2983 (λαμβάνω); to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or αὐτοὺς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ἐκείνῃ that ἐκεῖνος ekeînos from G1563 (ἐκεῖ); that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed he, it, the other (same), sel τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὥρᾳ hour ὥρα hṓra apparently a primary word; an hour (literally or figuratively) day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, νυκτὸς night time νύξ nýx a primary word; night (literally or figuratively) (mid-)night ἔλουσεν wash λούω loúō a primary verb; to bathe (the whole person; whereas G3538 (νίπτω) means to wet a part only, and G4150 (πλύνω) to wash, c ἀπὸ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πληγῶν blow πληγή plēgḗ from G4141 (πλήσσω); a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity plague, stripe, wound(-ed) , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐβαπτίσθη dip βαπτίζω baptízō from a derivative of G911 (βάπτω); to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testame αὐτὸς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ⸀ πάντες all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw παραχρῆμα instantly παραχρῆμα parachrēma from G3844 (παρά) and G5536 (χρῆμα) (in its original sense); at the thing itself, i.e. instantly forthwith, immediately, ,

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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ἀναγαγών lead up ἀνάγω anágō from G303 (ἀνά) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away bring (again, forth, up ag τε and τέ té a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of G2532 (καί)) also, an αὐτοὺς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ οἶκον household οἶκος oîkos a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or παρέθηκεν set before παρατίθημι paratíthēmi from G3844 (παρά) and G5087 (τίθημι); to place alongside, i.e. present (food, truth); by implication, to deposit (as a t τράπεζαν table for food or τράπεζα trápeza probably contracted from G5064 (τέσσαρες) and G3979 (πεζῇ); a table or stool (as being four-legged), usually for food (f καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀ ἠγαλλιάσατο exult ἀγαλλιάω agalliáō from agan (much) and G242 (ἅλλομαι); properly, to jump for joy, i.e. exult be (exceeding) glad, with exceeding joy, rejo πανοικεὶ πεπιστευκὼς believe πιστεύω pisteúō from G4102 (πίστις); to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to en τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θεῷ God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go .

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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Ἡμέρας day ἡμέρα hēméra feminine (with G5610 (ὥρα) implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)) meaning tame, i.e. δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng γενομένης come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i ἀπέστειλαν send forth ἀποστέλλω apostéllō from G575 (ἀπό) and G4724 (στέλλω); set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or f οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, στρατηγοὶ general στρατηγός stratēgós from the base of G4756 (στρατιά) and G71 (ἄγω) or G2233 (ἡγέομαι); a general, i.e. (by implication or analogy) a (milita τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ῥαβδούχους lictor ῥαβδοῦχος rhabdoûchos from G4464 (ῥάβδος) and G2192 (ἔχω); a rod- (the Latin fasces) holder, i.e. a Roman lictor (constable or executioner) se λέγοντες say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Ἀπόλυσον release ἀπολύω apolýō from G575 (ἀπό) and G3089 (λύω); to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (fi τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀνθρώπους man ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos from G435 (ἀνήρ) and (the countenance; from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being certain, man ἐκείνους that ἐκεῖνος ekeînos from G1563 (ἐκεῖ); that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed he, it, the other (same), sel .

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

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ἀπήγγειλεν report ἀπαγγέλλω apangéllō from G575 (ἀπό) and the base of G32 (ἄγγελος); to announce bring word (again), declare, report, shew (again), tell δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δεσμοφύλαξ keeper of a prison δεσμοφύλαξ desmophýlax from G1199 (δεσμόν) and G5441 (φύλαξ); a jailer (as guarding the prisoners) jailor, keeper of the prison τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λόγους word λόγος lógos from G3004 (λέγω); something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasonin ⸀ τούτους this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Παῦλον Paul Παῦλος Paûlos of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman , ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that Ἀπέσταλκαν οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, στρατηγοὶ general στρατηγός stratēgós from the base of G4756 (στρατιά) and G71 (ἄγω) or G2233 (ἡγέομαι); a general, i.e. (by implication or analogy) a (milita ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde ἀπολυθῆτε release ἀπολύω apolýō from G575 (ἀπό) and G3089 (λύω); to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (fi · νῦν now νῦν nŷn a primary particle of present time; now (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s ἐξελθόντες come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge πορεύεσθε travel πορεύομαι poreúomai middle voice from a derivative of the same as G3984 (πεῖρα); to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especi ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall εἰρήνῃ peace εἰρήνη eirḗnē probably from a primary verb (to join); peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity one, peace, quietn .

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

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ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng Παῦλος Paul Παῦλος Paûlos of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman ἔφη say φημί phēmí properly, the same as the base of G5457 (φῶς) and G5316 (φαίνω); to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid αὐτούς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Δείραντες flay δέρω dérō a primary verb; properly, to flay, i.e. (by implication) to scourge, or (by analogy) to thrash beat, smite ἡμᾶς I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me δημοσίᾳ public δημόσιος dēmósios from G1218 (δῆμος); public; (feminine singular dative case as adverb) in public common, openly, publickly ἀκατακρίτους uncondemned ἀκατάκριτος akatákritos from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G2632 (κατακρίνω); without (legal) trial uncondemned , ἀνθρώπους man ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos from G435 (ἀνήρ) and (the countenance; from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being certain, man Ῥωμαίους Roman Ῥωμαῖος Rhōmaîos from G4516 (Ῥώμη); Romæan, i.e. Roman (as noun) Roman, of Rome ὑπάρχοντας am ὑπάρχω hypárchō from G5259 (ὑπό) and G756 (ἄρχομαι); to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence (be present or at hand); expleti , ἔβαλαν εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( φυλακήν watching φυλακή phylakḗ from G5442 (φυλάσσω); a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or · καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too νῦν now νῦν nŷn a primary particle of present time; now (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present λάθρᾳ secretly λάθρα láthra adverb from G2990 (λανθάνω); privately privily, secretly ἡμᾶς I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἐκβάλλουσιν throw ἐκβάλλω ekbállō from G1537 (ἐκ) and G906 (βάλλω); to eject (literally or figuratively) bring forth, cast (forth, out), drive (out), expe ; οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no γάρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par , ἀλλὰ but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve ἐλθόντες come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m αὐτοὶ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ⸀ ἡμᾶς I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἐξαγαγέτωσαν lead out ἐξάγω exágō from G1537 (ἐκ) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead forth bring forth (out), fetch (lead) out .

But Paul said to the officers, “They beat us publicly without a trial and threw us into prison, even though we are Roman citizens. And now do they want to send us away secretly? Absolutely not! Let them come themselves and escort us out!”

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⸀ ἀπήγγειλαν report ἀπαγγέλλω apangéllō from G575 (ἀπό) and the base of G32 (ἄγγελος); to announce bring word (again), declare, report, shew (again), tell δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng τοῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, στρατηγοῖς general στρατηγός stratēgós from the base of G4756 (στρατιά) and G71 (ἄγω) or G2233 (ἡγέομαι); a general, i.e. (by implication or analogy) a (milita οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ῥαβδοῦχοι lictor ῥαβδοῦχος rhabdoûchos from G4464 (ῥάβδος) and G2192 (ἔχω); a rod- (the Latin fasces) holder, i.e. a Roman lictor (constable or executioner) se τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ῥήματα thing spoken ῥῆμα rhēma from G4483 (ῥέω); an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially ταῦτα this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it · ⸂ ἐφοβήθησαν fear φοβέω phobéō from G5401 (φόβος); to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere be (+ sore) af δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἀκούσαντες hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that Ῥωμαῖοί Roman Ῥωμαῖος Rhōmaîos from G4516 (Ῥώμη); Romæan, i.e. Roman (as noun) Roman, of Rome εἰσιν are εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ,

So the officers relayed this message to the magistrates, who were alarmed to hear that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens.

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐλθόντες come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m παρεκάλεσαν comfort παρακαλέω parakaléō from G3844 (παρά) and G2564 (καλέω); to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation) beseec αὐτούς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐξαγαγόντες lead out ἐξάγω exágō from G1537 (ἐκ) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead forth bring forth (out), fetch (lead) out ἠρώτων ask ἐρωτάω erōtáō apparently from G2046 (ἐρέω) (compare G2045 (ἐρευνάω)); to interrogate; by implication, to request ask, beseech, desire, ⸂ ἀπελθεῖν come or go away from ἀπέρχομαι apérchomai from G575 (ἀπό) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or f ἀπὸ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόλεως city πόλις pólis probably from the same as G4171 (πόλεμος), or perhaps from G4183 (πολύς); a town (properly, with walls, of greater or le .

They came to appease them and led them out, requesting that they leave the city.

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ἐξελθόντες come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ⸀ ἀπὸ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, φυλακῆς watching φυλακή phylakḗ from G5442 (φυλάσσω); a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or εἰσῆλθον come in εἰσέρχομαι eisérchomai from G1519 (εἰς) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to enter (literally or figuratively) X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go i πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Λυδίαν Lydia Λυδία Lydía properly, feminine of Ludios (of foreign origin) (a Lydian, in Asia Minor); Lydia, a Christian woman Lydia , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἰδόντες see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by ⸂ παρεκάλεσαν comfort παρακαλέω parakaléō from G3844 (παρά) and G2564 (καλέω); to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation) beseec τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀδελφοὺς brother ἀδελφός adelphós from G1 (Α) (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐξῆλθαν.

After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.