23After giving them a severe beating, they threw them into prison, ordering the jailer to keep them locked up.
24The jailer followed his orders. He threw Paul and Silas into the inner cell and shackled their feet in the stocks.
25Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing praises to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
26Suddenly a tremendous earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. Immediately all the doors flew open and everyone's chains fell off.