24. When he received his orders, he put Paul and Silas deep inside the prison. He fastened their feet so they couldn't get away.
25. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying. They were also singing hymns to God. The other prisoners were listening to them.
26. Suddenly there was a powerful earthquake. It shook the prison from top to bottom. All at once the prison doors flew open. Everybody's chains came loose.
27. The jailer woke up. He saw that the prison doors were open. He pulled out his sword and was going to kill himself. He thought the prisoners had escaped.
28. "Don't harm yourself!" Paul shouted. "We are all here!"