Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
The jailer got those orders and wasn't taking any chances, he threw Paul and Silas into the most secure part of the prison and locked their feet in wooden restraints so they couldn't move.
When you're following God's plan, people might try to lock you down, but they can't lock up what he's doing through you.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century Roman Empire, prisons were often dark, overcrowded places used to detain individuals awaiting trial or punishment, reflecting the harsh justice system of the time. In Acts 16, Paul and Silas had been arrested in Philippi after being accused of disturbing the peace through their preaching, and the jailer followed orders to secure them by placing them in the inner prison, which was the most secure area. The use of stocks to fasten their feet was a common Roman practice to prevent escape, emphasizing the severity of their imprisonment.
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