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Jailer
(of Philippi), Acts 16:23. The conversion of the Roman jailer, a man belonging to a class “insensible as a rule and hardened by habit, and also disposed to despise the Jews, who were the bearers of the message of the gospel,” is one of those cases which illustrate its universality and power.
In the Bible
5
Verses where Jailer is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- Acts 16:23
And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.
- Acts 16:27
When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped.
- Acts 16:29
Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.
- Acts 16:33
At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized.
- Acts 16:36
The jailer informed Paul: “The magistrates have sent orders to release you. Now you may go on your way in peace.”
Scripture on Jailer
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Voices on Jailer
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Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Public-domain text. Modernized only where archaic spelling impedes reading; original facts preserved. Verify against an authoritative modern reference before quoting.