Acts 16:25

God's Word

Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God. The other prisoners were listening to them.

Cross References

Job 35:10

But no one asks, ‘Where is God, my Creator, who inspires songs in the night,

Psalm 119:55

At night I remember your name, O Lord, and I follow your teachings.

Psalm 119:62

At midnight I wake up to give thanks to you for the regulations, which are based on your righteousness.

Psalm 22:2

My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer— also at night, but I find no rest.

Psalm 34:1

I will thank the Lord at all times. My mouth will always praise him.

Psalm 42:8

The Lord commands his mercy during the day, and at night his song is with me— a prayer to the God of my life.

Psalm 50:15

Call on me in times of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honor me.”

Psalm 71:7

I have become an example to many people, but you are my strong refuge.

Psalm 77:2

On the day I was in trouble, I went to the Lord for help. At night I stretched out my hands in prayer without growing tired. Yet, my soul refused to be comforted.

Psalm 77:6

I remember my song in the night and reflect ⌞on it⌟. My spirit searches ⌞for an answer⌟:

Psalm 91:15

When you call to me, I will answer you. I will be with you when you are in trouble. I will save you and honor you.

Isaiah 30:29

You will sing a song like the song you sing on a festival night. Your hearts will be happy like someone going out with a flute on the way to the Lord’s mountain, to the rock of Israel.

Zechariah 3:8

“Listen, Chief Priest Joshua and your friends sitting with you. These men are a sign of things to come: I’m going to bring my servant, the Branch.

Luke 22:44

So he prayed very hard in anguish. His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.

Acts 15:22

Then the apostles, the spiritual leaders, and the whole church decided to choose some of their men to send with Paul and Barnabas to the city of Antioch. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, who were leaders among the believers.

Acts 16:19

When her owners realized that their hope of making money was gone, they grabbed Paul and Silas and dragged them to the authorities in the public square.

Acts 16:33

At that hour of the night, the jailer washed Paul and Silas’ wounds. The jailer and his entire family were baptized immediately.

Acts 5:41

The apostles left the council room. They were happy to have been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for speaking about Jesus.

Romans 12:12

Be happy in your confidence, be patient in trouble, and pray continually.

Romans 5:3

But that’s not all. We also brag when we are suffering. We know that suffering creates endurance,

2 Corinthians 6:10

People think we are sad although we’re always glad, that we’re beggars although we make many people spiritually rich, that we have nothing although we possess everything.

Ephesians 5:19

by reciting psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs for your own good. Sing and make music to the Lord with your hearts.

Philippians 2:17

My life is being poured out as a part of the sacrifice and service ⌞I offer to God⌟ for your faith. Yet, I am filled with joy, and I share that joy with all of you.

Colossians 1:24

I am happy to suffer for you now. In my body I am completing whatever remains of Christ’s sufferings. I am doing this on behalf of his body, the church.

Hebrews 5:7

During his life on earth, Jesus prayed to God, who could save him from death. He prayed and pleaded with loud crying and tears, and he was heard because of his devotion to God.

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, be very happy when you are tested in different ways.

James 5:13

If any of you are having trouble, pray. If you are happy, sing psalms.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed because the Spirit of glory—the Spirit of God—is resting on you.