Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But about midnight
King James Version
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
Holman Bible
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.
International Standard Version
Around midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
A Conservative Version
Now toward midnight Paul and Silas, while praying, were singing praises to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.
American Standard Version
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns unto God, and the prisoners were listening to them;
Amplified
But about midnight when Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them;
An Understandable Version
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God while the [other] prisoners listened.
Anderson New Testament
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sung a hymn to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.
Bible in Basic English
But about the middle of the night, Paul and Silas were making prayers and songs to God in the hearing of the prisoners;
Common New Testament
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
Daniel Mace New Testament
At midnight Paul and Silas went to prayers, and sang praises to God, which the other prisoners heard:
Darby Translation
And at midnight Paul and Silas, in praying, were praising God with singing, and the prisoners listened to them.
Godbey New Testament
But at midnight Paul and Silas, praying, continued to sing praises to God: and the prisoners heard them.
Goodspeed New Testament
But about midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
John Wesley New Testament
But at midnight Paul and Silas having prayed, sung an hymn to God: and the prisoners heard them.
Julia Smith Translation
And at midnight Paul and Silas praying, praised God: and the imprisoned heard them.
King James 2000
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now about midnight, Paul and Silas were praying [and] singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.
Modern King James verseion
And toward midnight Paul and Silas prayed and praised God in a hymn. And the prisoners listened to them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
At midnight, Paul and Silas prayed, and lauded God. And the prisoners heard them.
Moffatt New Testament
But about midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing to God, while the prisoners listened,
Montgomery New Testament
But at midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
NET Bible
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the rest of the prisoners were listening to them.
New Heart English Bible
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.
Noyes New Testament
But at midnight Paul and Silas praying, were singing praises to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.
Sawyer New Testament
But at midnight Paul and Silas prayed and sung praises to God, and the prisoners heard them.
The Emphasized Bible
And, at midnight, Paul and Silas, being at prayer, began singing praise unto God; and the prisoners unto them, did hearken.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But about midnight Paul and Silas, after joining in prayer, sang hymns to God: and the prisoners heard them.
Twentieth Century New Testament
About midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and while the prisoners were listening to them,
Webster
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises to God: and the prisoners heard them.
Weymouth New Testament
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
Williams New Testament
But about midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
World English Bible
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.
Worrell New Testament
And about midnight Paul and Silas, while engaged in prayer, were singing praise to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.
Worsley New Testament
Now in the middle of the night Paul and Silas were praying and singing praises to God, and the prisoners heard them.
Youngs Literal Translation
And at midnight Paul and Silas praying, were singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were hearing them,
Themes
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Imprisonment
Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » Paul and silas in prison
Criminals » Confined in prisons
Devotional life » Morning devotions » Prayerfulness
Devotional life » Prayer » Night » All Night Prayers » Christ
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Imprisonment
Joy » Instances of » Of paul and silas, in the jail at philippi
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Music » Youthful » Singing » Examples of
Music » Songs » Hymns » In the night
Night (ancient) » For miscellaneous topics relating to the devotional life, » Songs in the night
Paul » Characteristics of » Joy
Paul » Persecuted » Prison » Singing » Gospel
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Power » Of prayer » To be most effective, should be accompanied by praise
Praise » Saints should » Render, under affliction
Praise » Exemplified » Paul and silas
Prayer » Power of » To be most effective, should be accompanied by praise
Prayer, answers to » Paul and silas
social and family Prayer » Exemplified » Paul and silas
Select readings » Paul and silas in prison
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Imprisonment
Silas » Imprisoned with paul in philippi
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 16:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Conversion Of The Philippian Jailer
24
Receiving this command he threw them into the inner prison, and fastened their feet in the stocks.
25 But about midnight
Cross References
Job 35:10
However no one says: 'Where is God my Maker, who gives strength in the night?'
Psalm 42:8
Jehovah commands his mercy during the day, and at night his song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life.
Psalm 77:6
I remember my song in the night. I consider in my own heart; my spirit diligently inquires:
Psalm 119:62
At midnight I shall rise to give thanks to you for your righteous ordinances.
Ezra 3:12-13
Some of the priests, Levites, heads of families and old men who had seen the first house were present. When the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes they were overcome with weeping; and a number were crying out with joy:
Psalm 22:2
My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer. I cry by night, but I find no rest.
Psalm 34:1
([Psalm of David]) I will thank Jehovah at all times. My mouth will always praise him.
Psalm 50:15
Call on me in times of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honor me.
Psalm 71:7
My life has been an example to many, because you have been my strong defender.
Psalm 77:2
In the day of my trouble I sought Jehovah. My hand was stretched out in the night, and did not get tired. I refused to be comforted.
Psalm 91:15
When you call to me, I will answer you. I will be with you when you are in trouble. I will deliver you and honor you.
Psalm 119:55
O Jehovah, I remember your name in the night, and keep your law.
Isaiah 30:29
You will sing a song like the song you sing on a festival night. Your hearts will be happy like someone going out with a flute on the way to Jehovah's mountain, to the rock of Israel.
Zechariah 3:8
Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, you and your friends who sit before you. They are men that are a sign. I will bring forth my servant the Branch (Sprout)!
Matthew 5:10-11
Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 26:38-39
He told them: My heart is deeply grieved to the point of death. Stay with me and watch.
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
Luke 22:44
(possible spurious text) He was in agony and earnestly prayed. His sweat became, as it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground.
Acts 5:41
They left the council and rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Romans 5:3
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our tribulations knowing that tribulation produces endurance.
Romans 12:12
Rejoice in hope! Be patient in tribulation. Continue in prayer.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are pressed (afflicted) (troubled) on every side, but not crushed. We are perplexed yet not to despair.
2 Corinthians 4:16-17
We do not give up! Though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.
2 Corinthians 6:10
Also as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
Ephesians 5:19
Speak to one another in psalms and praise and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to Jehovah.
Philippians 2:17
If I am offered for the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice with you all.
Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice!
Colossians 1:24
I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake. I do my share in behalf of his body, the congregation, to provide what is lacking of the afflictions of Christ.
Colossians 3:15-17
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. You were called in one body for this purpose. You be thankful.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always.
Hebrews 5:7
In the days of his life on earth, when he [Christ] offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears to the one who was able to save him out of death, and was heard because of his godly reverence. (Galatians 1:1) (Psalm 69:13)
James 1:2
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials.
James 5:13
Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praise.
1 Peter 1:6-8
You greatly rejoice in this, though you have been grieved with various trials for a little while.
1 Peter 4:14
If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.