For this reason I’ve asked to see you and speak to you. In fact, it is for the hope of Israel that I’m wearing this chain.”

Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the jail were shaken, and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains came loose.

On the night before Herod was to bring him out for execution, Peter, bound with two chains, was sleeping between two soldiers, while the sentries in front of the door guarded the prison.

Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the cell. Striking Peter on the side, he woke him up and said, “Quick, get up!” Then the chains fell off his wrists.

“I wish before God,” replied Paul, “that whether easily or with difficulty, not only you but all who listen to me today might become as I am—except for these chains.”

and when they had left they talked with each other and said, “This man is doing nothing that deserves death or chains.”

except that in town after town the Holy Spirit testifies to me that chains and afflictions are waiting for me.

Then the commander came up, took him into custody, and ordered him to be bound with two chains. He asked who he was and what he had done.

I found out that the accusations were about disputed matters in their law, and that there was no charge that merited death or chains.