And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:

After receiving these orders, the jailor threw them into the maximum security cell and had their feet securely fastened in wooden restraints.

And the jailor, being roused out of sleep and seeing the prison doors open, drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped.

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.

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].

The next morning the city officials sent their officers [to the jailor] with the message, "Release those men."

And the jailor reported the words to Paul,'saying , The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore come forth, and go in peace.