KJV ORIGINAL
But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Paul shouted out, 'Wait, don't hurt yourself! We're all still here!'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Paul stopped a desperate man from making the worst decision of his life, sometimes we're called to be that voice for someone else.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi for preaching the Gospel and upsetting local authorities. While they were praying and singing in jail, a powerful earthquake struck, opening the prison doors and loosening their chains. The jailer, fearing the prisoners had escaped and knowing he would be punished, was about to take his own life when Paul called out to assure him that everyone was still there.
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