Acts 16:25 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²⁵ But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God while the [other] prisoners listened.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁵ And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁵ But about midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the [other] prisoners were listening to them,

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁵ But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns unto God, and the prisoners were listening to them;

Common English Bible

²⁵ Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁵ And at midnight, Paul and Silas praying, praised God. And they that were in prison, heard them.

Acts 16:25 Cross References

Luke 22:44

And He became anguished as He prayed more fervently; even His sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.

Acts 15:22

Then it seemed wise to the apostles and the elders, [along] with the entire church, to select men from their number and send them with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch. So, they chose Judas, who was [also] called Barsabbas, and Silas, [who were] principal men among the brothers.

Acts 16:19

But when the girl’s slave-owners saw that their prospects for income [from her activities] were [now] gone, they grabbed Paul and Silas and dragged them to the open shopping market, in front of the authorities.

Acts 16:33

The jailor immediately took Paul and Silas, and cleansed [and soothed] their wounded [backs] and then he and his [believing] household were immersed [into Christ].

Acts 5:41

When the apostles left the Council meeting, they were rejoicing over being considered worthy to suffer [such] shame for the name [of Jesus].

Romans 12:12

Be joyful as you hope [i.e., for future blessings]. Persevere in spite of the troubles you experience. Continue steadfastly in prayer.

Romans 5:3

and endurance [produces God’s] approval; and [His] approval [produces] hope.

2 Corinthians 6:10

sad and yet always joyous; poor and yet making many people [spiritually] rich; destitute and yet possessing everything.

Ephesians 5:19

Speak to one another by using psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making music with your hearts to the Lord.

Philippians 2:17

But even if I am poured out like a drink offering [See Ex. 29:38-41] on the sacrifice and service produced by your faith, I am glad and will rejoice with all of you. [Note: Paul here likens the possible pouring out of his blood to the wine and oil of the Old Testament sacrifice, which is then likened to the Philippians’ faithful service to God].

Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in [spite of] my sufferings for your sake, and I am filling up [i.e., completing] in my physical body what was lacking in the afflictions Christ endured for His body’s sake, the church.

Hebrews 5:7

During His life on earth Jesus offered up prayers and special requests with loud crying and tears to God, who was able to save Him from dying, and He was heard because of His [earnest] devotion [to God].

James 1:2

Consider it [an occasion for] much joy, my brothers, when you experience various trials,

James 5:13

Is there anyone among you who is suffering? [If so], he should pray. Is anyone happy? [Then] he should sing a psalm.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are spoken against for being Christians, you have God’s blessing, because His glorious Holy Spirit rests upon you [to provide comfort, See John 14:16].