Acts 16:25

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing praises to God, while the other prisoners listened.

Cross References

Job 35:10

But after their Creator helps them through hard times, they forget about him,

Psalm 119:55

Even in the night I think about you, LORD, and I obey your Law.

Psalm 119:62

Your laws are so fair that I wake up and praise you in the middle of the night.

Psalm 22:2

I cry out day and night, but you don't answer, and I can never rest.

Psalm 34:1

I will always praise the LORD.

Psalm 42:8

Every day, you are kind, and at night you give me a song as my prayer to you, the living LORD God.

Psalm 50:15

Pray to me in time of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honour me.

Psalm 71:7

Many people think of me as something evil. But you are my mighty protector,

Psalm 77:2

In days filled with trouble, I search for you. And at night I tirelessly lift my hands in prayer, refusing comfort.

Psalm 77:6

Each night my mind is flooded with questions:

Psalm 91:15

When you are in trouble, call out to me. I will answer and be there to protect and honour you.

Isaiah 30:29

The LORD's people will sing as they do when they celebrate a religious festival at night. The LORD is Israel's mighty rock, and his people will be as happy as they are when they follow the sound of flutes to the mountain where he is worshipped.

Zechariah 3:8

Listen carefully, High Priest Joshua and all you other priests. You are a sign of things to come, because I am going to bring back my servant, the Chosen King.

Luke 22:44

Jesus was in great pain and prayed so sincerely that his sweat fell to the ground like drops of blood.

Acts 15:22

The apostles, the leaders, and all the church members decided to send some men to Antioch along with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Silas and Judas Barsabbas, who were two leaders of the Lord's followers.

Acts 16:19

When the girl's owners realized that they had lost all chances for making more money, they grabbed Paul and Silas and dragged them into court.

Acts 16:33

While it was still night, the jailer took them to a place where he could wash their cuts and bruises. Then he and everyone in his home were baptized.

Acts 5:41

The apostles left the council and were happy, because God had considered them worthy to suffer for the sake of Jesus.

Romans 12:12

Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying.

Romans 5:3

But that's not all! We gladly suffer, because we know that suffering helps us to endure.

2 Corinthians 6:10

and we are always happy, even in times of suffering. Although we are poor, we have made many people rich. And though we own nothing, everything is ours.

Ephesians 5:19

When you meet together, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, as you praise the Lord with all your heart.

Philippians 2:17

Your faith in the Lord and your service are like a sacrifice offered to him. And my own blood may have to be poured out with the sacrifice. If this happens, I will be glad and rejoice with you.

Colossians 1:24

I am glad that I can suffer for you. I am pleased also that in my own body I can continue the suffering of Christ for his body, the church.

Hebrews 5:7

God had the power to save Jesus from death. And while Jesus was on earth, he begged God with loud crying and tears to save him. He truly worshipped God, and God listened to his prayers.

James 1:2

My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble.

James 5:13

If you are having trouble, you should pray. And if you are feeling good, you should sing praises.

1 Peter 4:14

Count it a blessing when you suffer for being a Christian. This shows that God's glorious Spirit is with you.