Act 16:27 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Acts 16:27-36: 16:27-36 Luke’s third portrait in Philippi is of the Philippian jailer who, shaken by what had happened, responded in faith when challenged to accept the Lord Jesus and be saved . He was baptized with his household and rejoiced in his newfound faith as he reached out with hospitality to the preachers. 16:27 The Roman jailer clearly knew that his life could be forfeited if the prisoners for whom he was responsible escaped. This was standard practice (12:19 ; 27:42 ; cp. Code of Justinian 9.4.4).

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‏ Acts 16:27

Summary for Acts 16:27-36: 16:27-36 ^a Luke’s third portrait in Philippi is of the Philippian jailer who, shaken by what had happened, responded in faith when challenged to accept the Lord Jesus and be saved. He was baptized with his household and rejoiced in his newfound faith as he reached out with hospitality to the preachers. 16:27 ^b The Roman jailer clearly knew that his life could be forfeited if the prisoners for whom he was responsible escaped. This was standard practice (12:19 ^c; 27:42 ^d; cp. Code of Justinian 9.4.4).