The Cincinnati Church

The Salvation of the Philippian Jailor
(Acts 16:22-40)
A. Paul and Silas were stripped, beaten and cast in stocks into prison at Philippi without trial. Paul
later described this as being “shamefully entreated” (1TH 2:2).
1. Though their treatment was shameful, they had no reason to be ashamed for it. 1PE 4:16.
2. True Christianity may well mean such suffering. PHIL 1:29; 2TI 3:12.
B. Instead of fretting about their treatment, Paul and Silas prayed and praised God.
v.25 c/w JOB 35:10; PSA 42:7-8.
C. God honored their praises by arising for them. v.26 c/w 2CH 20:22.