Catholic Public Domain Version
"Yet truly, there was a sudden earthquake, so great that the foundations of the prison were moved. And immediately all the doors were opened, and the bindings of everyone were released. "
— Acts 16:26, Catholic Public Domain Version
“And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.”
“and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison-house were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened; and every one’s bands were loosed. ”
“Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were loosened.”
“Suddenly a great earthquake occurred, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. Immediately all the doors flew open, and the bonds of all the prisoners came loose.”
“And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened and the bands of all were loosed.”
“And suddenly there was an earth-shock, so that the base of the prison was moved: and all the doors came open, and everyone's chains came off.”
“And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.”
And when they had inflicted many scourges on them, they cast them into prison, instructing the guard to watch them diligently.
And since he had received this kind of order, he cast them into the interior prison cell, and he restricted their feet with stocks.
Then, in the middle of the night, Paul and Silas were praying and praising God. And those who were also in custody were listening to them.
Yet truly, there was a sudden earthquake, so great that the foundations of the prison were moved. And immediately all the doors were opened, and the bindings of everyone were released.
Then the prison guard, having been jarred awake, and seeing the doors of the prison open, drew his sword and intended to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had fled.
But Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying: “Do no harm to yourself, for we are all here!”
Then calling for a light, he entered. And trembling, he fell before the feet of Paul and Silas.