In Prison in Philippi
Acts
16:12-40
After being beaten, Paul and Silas were imprisoned. An earthquake shook the jail during the night. The jailer came to Christian faith and was baptized. The next day Paul and Silas were released.
Context: A prison-like chamber at Philippi is pictured here. In antiquity, jails were not designed for long term punishment. They were dark chambers where prisoners were held until they could be tried or punished in other ways. Prisoners were commonly chained during the day. At night their feet were often placed in stocks for additional security (Acts 16:24).