Acts 16:25

New Living Translation

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

Cross References

Job 35:10

Yet they don’t ask, ‘Where is God my Creator, the one who gives songs in the night?

Psalm 119:55

I reflect at night on who you are, O Lord; therefore, I obey your instructions.

Psalm 119:62

I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations.

Psalm 22:2

Every day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer. Every night I lift my voice, but I find no relief.

Psalm 34:1

I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.

Psalm 42:8

But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life.

Psalm 50:15

Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.”

Psalm 71:7

My life is an example to many, because you have been my strength and protection.

Psalm 77:2

When I was in deep trouble, I searched for the Lord. All night long I prayed, with hands lifted toward heaven, but my soul was not comforted.

Psalm 77:6

when my nights were filled with joyful songs. I search my soul and ponder the difference now.

Psalm 91:15

When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them.

Isaiah 30:29

But the people of God will sing a song of joy, like the songs at the holy festivals. You will be filled with joy, as when a flutist leads a group of pilgrims to Jerusalem, the mountain of the Lord— to the Rock of Israel.

Zechariah 3:8

“Listen to me, O Jeshua the high priest, and all you other priests. You are symbols of things to come. Soon I am going to bring my servant, the Branch.

Luke 22:44

He prayed more fervently, and he was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood.

Acts 15:22

Then the apostles and elders together with the whole church in Jerusalem chose delegates, and they sent them to Antioch of Syria with Paul and Barnabas to report on this decision. The men chosen were two of the church leaders—Judas (also called Barsabbas) and Silas.

Acts 16:19

Her masters’ hopes of wealth were now shattered, so they grabbed Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities at the marketplace.

Acts 16:33

Even at that hour of the night, the jailer cared for them and washed their wounds. Then he and everyone in his household were immediately baptized.

Acts 5:41

The apostles left the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to suffer disgrace for the name of Jesus.

Romans 12:12

Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

Romans 5:3

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.

2 Corinthians 6:10

Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.

Ephesians 5:19

singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts.

Philippians 2:17

But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God, just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you to share that joy.

Colossians 1:24

I am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am participating in the sufferings of Christ that continue for his body, the church.

Hebrews 5:7

While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. And God heard his prayers because of his deep reverence for God.

James 1:2

Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.

James 5:13

Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are insulted because you bear the name of Christ, you will be blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God rests upon you.