1 Then he arrived at Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple named Timothy was there, the son of a faithful Jewish woman, his father a Gentile.
2 The brothers who were at Lystra and Iconium rendered good testimony to him.
3 Paul wanted this man to travel with him, and taking him, he circumcised him, because of the Jews who were in those places. For they all knew that his father was a Gentile.
4 And as they were traveling through the cities, they delivered to them the dogmas to be kept, which were decreed by the Apostles and elders who were at Jerusalem.
5 And certainly, the Churches were being strengthened in faith and were increasing in number every day.
6 Then, while crossing through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were prevented by the Holy Spirit from speaking the Word in Asia.
7 But when they had arrived in Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.
8 Then, when they had crossed through Mysia, they descended to Troas.
9 And a vision in the night was revealed to Paul of a certain man of Macedonia, standing and pleading with him, and saying: “Cross into Macedonia and help us!”
10 Then, after he saw the vision, immediately we sought to set out for Macedonia, having been assured that God had called us to evangelize to them.
11 And sailing from Troas, taking a direct path, we arrived at Samothrace, and on the following day, at Neapolis,
12 and from there to Philippi, which is the preeminent city in the area of Macedonia, a colony. Now we were in this city some days, conferring together.
13 Then, on the Sabbath day, we were walking outside the gate, beside a river, where there seemed to be a prayer gathering. And sitting down, we were speaking with the women who had assembled.
14 And a certain woman, named Lydia, a seller of purple in the city of Thyatira, a worshiper of God, listened. And the Lord opened her heart to be receptive to what Paul was saying.
15 And when she had been baptized, with her household, she pleaded with us, saying: “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, enter into my house and lodge there.” And she convinced us.
16 Then it happened that, as we were going out to prayer, a certain girl, having a spirit of divination, met with us. She was a source of great profit to her masters, through her divining.
17 This girl, following Paul and us, was crying out, saying: “These men are servants of the Most High God! They are announcing to you the way of salvation!”
18 Now she behaved in this way for many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you, in the name of Jesus Christ, to go out from her.” And it went away in that same hour.
19 But her masters, seeing that the hope of their profit went away, apprehended Paul and Silas, and they brought them to the rulers at the courthouse.
20 And presenting them to the magistrates, they said: “These men are disturbing our city, since they are Jews.
21 And they are announcing a way which is not lawful for us to accept or to observe, since we are Romans.”
22 And the people rushed together against them. And the magistrates, tearing their tunics, ordered them to be beaten with staffs.
23 And when they had inflicted many scourges on them, they cast them into prison, instructing the guard to watch them diligently.
24 And since he had received this kind of order, he cast them into the interior prison cell, and he restricted their feet with stocks.
25 Then, in the middle of the night, Paul and Silas were praying and praising God. And those who were also in custody were listening to them.
26 Yet truly, there was a sudden earthquake, so great that the foundations of the prison were moved. And immediately all the doors were opened, and the bindings of everyone were released.
27 Then the prison guard, having been jarred awake, and seeing the doors of the prison open, drew his sword and intended to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had fled.
28 But Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying: “Do no harm to yourself, for we are all here!”
29 Then calling for a light, he entered. And trembling, he fell before the feet of Paul and Silas.
30 And bringing them outside, he said, “Sirs, what must I do, so that I may be saved?”
31 So they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and then you will be saved, with your household.”
32 And they spoke the Word of the Lord to him, along with all those who were in his house.
33 And he, taking them in the same hour of the night, washed their scourges. And he was baptized, and next his entire household.
34 And when he had brought them into his own house, he set a table for them. And he was joyous, with his entire household, believing in God.
35 And when daylight had arrived, the magistrates sent the attendants, saying, “Release those men.”
36 But the prison guard reported these words to Paul: “The magistrates have sent to have you released. Now therefore, depart. Go in peace.”
37 But Paul said to them: “They have beaten us publicly, though we were not condemned. They have cast men who are Romans into prison. And now they would drive us away secretly? Not so. Instead, let them come forward,
38 and let us drive them away.” Then the attendants reported these words to the magistrates. And upon hearing that they were Romans, they were afraid.
39 And arriving, they pleaded with them, and leading them out, they begged them to depart from the city.
40 And they went away from the prison and entered into the house of Lydia. And having seen the brothers, they consoled them, and then they set out.
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Chapter 16 of Acts of the Apostles reports the missionary journey of Paul and Silas in the region of Macedonia. They preach the gospel in Philippi, where they face opposition and are arrested, but an earthquake liberates them and they lead the jailer and his family to believe in Jesus. Then they travel to Thessalonica, where they once again face persecution, and then to Bereia, where they are well received. Here are five verses related to the topics covered in Acts 16:
Philippians 1:6: "I am fully certain that the one who began a good work in you will complete it until Christ Jesus." This verse highlights the idea of perseverance and confidence in God's work, even in the midst of difficulties, which is evidenced in the experience of Paul and Silas in Philippi.
1 Thessalonians 2:2: "Contrary to what they know, after we have suffered and been outraged in Philippi, as we know, we had the courage in our God to speak to them the Gospel of God in the midst of great opposition." In this verse, Paul recalls his experience in Philippi and as even in the opposition, they continued to preach the Gospel.
Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious for anything, but in everything, for prayer and supplications, and with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, who exceeds all understanding, will keep the heart and mind of your mind in Christ Jesus. " This verse can be applied to the experience of Paul and Silas in Philippi, where despite being in prison, they surrendered to prayer and thanksgiving, experiencing God's peace in the midst of adversity.
Acts 16:31: "They answered, 'Believe in the Lord Jesus, and will be saved, you and those of your house.'" This verse contains the central message of the gospel that Paul and Silas preached in his missionary travel, including his passage through Philippi and Thessalonica.
1 Thessalonians 1:6: "You have received the word with joy of the Holy Spirit, despite much tribulation." This verse highlights the joy that the new converts to Thessalonica experienced, despite the persecution and tribulation they faced, something Paul and Silas certainly shared.
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