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They brought Paul and Silas to the Roman rulers and said, "These men are Jews and are making trouble in our city.
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They are teaching things that are not right for us as Romans to do."
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The crowd joined the attack against them. The Roman officers tore the clothes of Paul and Silas and had them beaten with rods.
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Then Paul and Silas were thrown into jail, and the jailer was ordered to guard them carefully.
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When he heard this order, he put them far inside the jail and pinned their feet down between large blocks of wood.
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About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing songs to God as the other prisoners listened.
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Suddenly, there was a strong earthquake that shook the foundation of the jail. Then all the doors of the jail broke open, and all the prisoners were freed from their chains.
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The jailer woke up and saw that the jail doors were open. Thinking that the prisoners had already escaped, he got his sword and was about to kill himself.
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But Paul shouted, "Don't hurt yourself! We are all here."
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The jailer told someone to bring a light. Then he ran inside and, shaking with fear, fell down before Paul and Silas.
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He brought them outside and said, "Men, what must I do to be saved?"