6 occurrences

'Jailer' in the Bible

But the Lord was with Joseph and extended kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the chief jailer.

Verse ConceptsKindnessPrisonersDivine FavourGod With Specific PeopleGod Showed His LovingkindnessFavor

The chief jailer committed to Joseph’s charge all the prisoners who were in the jail; so that whatever was done there, he was responsible for it.

Verse ConceptsResponsibility, Examples OfPrison KeepersEntrustingDoing One's Workjail

The chief jailer did not supervise anything under Joseph’s charge because the Lord was with him; and whatever he did, the Lord made to prosper.

Verse ConceptsFindingSuccessGod With Specific PeopleSuccess Through God

When they had struck them with many blows, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to guard them securely;

Verse ConceptsGuardsPunishment, Legal Aspects Of

When the jailer awoke and saw the prison doors opened, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped.

Verse ConceptsSuicideSwordsEscaping From Peoplejail

And the jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, “The chief magistrates have sent to release you. Therefore come out now and go in peace.”

Verse ConceptsPrison Keepers

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Jailer (8 instances)
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