26. Suddenly, a violent earthquake shook the foundations of the jail. All the doors immediately flew open, and all the prisoners’ chains came loose.
27. The jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open. Thinking the prisoners had escaped, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself.
28. But Paul shouted as loudly as he could, “Don’t hurt yourself! We’re all here!”
29. The jailer asked for torches and rushed into the jail. He was trembling as he knelt in front of Paul and Silas.