5 occurrences in 8 translations

'Jailer' in the Bible

After they had inflicted many blows on them, they threw them in jail, ordering the jailer to keep them securely guarded.

Verse ConceptsGuardsPunishment, Legal Aspects Of

When the jailer woke up and saw the doors of the prison open, he drew his sword and was going to kill himself, since he thought the prisoners had escaped.

Verse ConceptsSuicideSwordsEscaping From Peoplejail

Then the jailer called for lights, rushed in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas.

Verse ConceptsExamples Of FaithSin, Accepting Forgiveness OfTremblingConviction Of SinIndividuals Trembling

The jailer reported these words to Paul: “The magistrates have sent orders for you to be released. So come out now and go in peace.”

Verse ConceptsPrison Keepers

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Jailer (8 instances)
Keeper (84 instances)

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