And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
After they beat them badly, they threw them in prison and told the guard to make absolutely sure they didn't escape.
Sometimes doing the right thing gets you hurt, but that doesn't mean you stop doing it.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, this verse describes the moment when Paul and Silas were severely beaten and thrown into prison in the Roman city of Philippi after being accused of disturbing the peace through their Gospel preaching and the exorcism of a spirit from a slave girl. This event took place during Paul's second missionary journey, in a context where Roman authorities commonly used public floggings and imprisonment to maintain order and suppress perceived threats. The command to the jailer reflects the strict Roman legal system, which prioritized security to prevent any unrest from spreading.
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