Acts 16:25-34 - The Conversion Of The Philippian Jailer
25 But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God while the [other] prisoners listened. 26 Suddenly there was a terrible earthquake which violently shook the foundation of the jail. Immediately all the [cell] doors swung open and everyone's chains fell off. 27 The jailor, who was awakened from sleep [by the commotion] saw the jail doors open so drew his [short] sword and prepared to kill himself, assuming that all the prisoners had escaped. [Note: He would have faced a humiliating execution himself if he had allowed capital offense criminals to escape. With that prospect in view, it was considered honorable by the Romans for a person to commit suicide].
28 But Paul shouted out, "Do not hurt yourself, for everyone is [still] here."
29 The jailor called for torches [to be brought], then rushed in [to the cell block], shaking with fear, and fell down [on his knees] before Paul and Silas. 30 After bringing them out [of the jail area] he said, "Sirs, what do I have to do to be saved?"
31 Paul and Silas said, "You and your family can be saved if you [all] believe in the Lord Jesus." 32 Then they [continued to] speak the message of the Lord to him and everyone [else] in his household. 33 The jailor immediately took Paul and Silas, and cleansed [and soothed] their wounded [backs] and then he and his [believing] household were immersed [into Christ]. 34 Then he brought them up into his house and prepared a meal for them. So, he and everyone in his household, who had believed in God [and were immersed], rejoiced greatly.