Timothy Joins Paul and Silas 1 DRA And he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, there was a certain disciple there named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman that believed; but his father was a Gentile. BSB BSB: Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father.
2 DRA To this man the brethren that were in Lystra and Iconium, gave a good testimony. BSB BSB: The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.
3 DRA Him Paul would have to go along with him: and taking him he circumcised him, because of the Jews who were in those places. For they all knew that his father was a Gentile. BSB BSB: Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he took him and circumcised him on account of the Jews in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.
4 DRA And as they passed through the cities, they delivered unto them the decrees for to keep, that were decreed by the apostles and ancients who were at Jerusalem. BSB BSB: As they went from town to town, they delivered the decisions handed down by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey.
5 DRA And the churches were confirmed in faith, and increased in number daily. BSB BSB: So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.
Paul’s Vision of the Macedonian 6 DRA And when they had passed through Phrygia, and the country of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia. BSB BSB: After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia.
7 DRA And when they were come into Mysia, they attempted to go into Bythynia, and the Spirit of Jesus suffered them not. BSB BSB: And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.
8 DRA And when they had passed through Mysia, they went down to Troas. BSB BSB: So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.
9 DRA And a vision was shewed to Paul in the night, which was a man of Macedonia standing and beseeching him, and saying: Pass over into Macedonia, and help us. BSB BSB: During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
Lydia’s Conversion in Philippi (Revelation 2:18–29)
11 DRA And sailing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the day following to Neapolis; BSB BSB: We sailed from Troas straight to Samothrace, and the following day on to Neapolis.
12 DRA And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of part of Macedonia, a colony. And we were in this city some days conferring together. BSB BSB: From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.
13 DRA And upon the sabbath day, we went forth without the gate by a river side, where it seemed that there was prayer; and sitting down, we spoke to the women that were assembled. BSB BSB: On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river, where it was customary to find a place of prayer. After sitting down, we spoke to the women who had gathered there.
14 DRA And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one that worshipped God, did hear: whose heart the Lord opened to attend to those things which were said by Paul. BSB BSB: Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.
15 DRA And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying: If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us. BSB BSB: And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.
Paul and Silas Imprisoned 16 DRA And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain girl, having a pythonical spirit, met us, who brought to her masters much gain by divining. BSB BSB: One day as we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl with a spirit of divination, who earned a large income for her masters by fortune-telling.
17 DRA This same following Paul and us, cried out, saying: These men are the servants of the most high God, who preach unto you the way of salvation. BSB BSB: This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!”
18 DRA And this she did many days. But Paul being grieved, turned, and said to the spirit: I command thee, in the name of Jesus Christ, to go out from her. And he went out the same hour. BSB BSB: She continued this for many days. Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” And the spirit left her at that very moment.
19 DRA But her masters, seeing that the hope of their gain was gone, apprehending Paul and Silas, brought them into the marketplace to the rulers. BSB BSB: When the girl’s owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace.
20 DRA And presenting them to the magistrates, they said: These men disturb our city, being Jews; BSB BSB: They brought them to the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoil
21 DRA And preach a fashion which it is not lawful for us to receive nor observe, being Romans. BSB BSB: by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.”
22 DRA And the people ran together against them; and the magistrates rending off their clothes, commanded them to be beaten with rods. BSB BSB: The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered that they be stripped and beaten with rods.
23 DRA And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the gaoler to keep them diligently. BSB BSB: And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.
24 DRA Who having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. BSB BSB: On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.
The Conversion of the Jailer 25 DRA And at midnight, Paul and Silas praying, praised God. And they that were in prison, heard them. BSB BSB: About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
26 DRA 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. BSB BSB: Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose.
27 DRA And the keeper of the prison, awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the doors of the prison open, drawing his sword, would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. BSB BSB: When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped.
28 DRA But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying: Do thyself no harm, for we all are here. BSB BSB: But Paul called out in a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself! We are all here!”
29 DRA Then calling for a light, he went in, and trembling, fell down at the feet of Paul and Silas. BSB BSB: Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.
30 DRA And bringing them out, he said: Masters, what must I do, that I may be saved? BSB BSB: Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
31 DRA But they said: Believe in the Lord Jesus, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. BSB BSB: They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”
32 DRA And they preached the word of the Lord to him and to all that were in his house. BSB BSB: Then Paul and Silas spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his house.
33 DRA And he, taking them the same hour of the night, washed their stripes, and himself was baptized, and all his house immediately. BSB BSB: At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized.
34 DRA And when he had brought them into his own house, he laid the table for them, and rejoiced with all his house, believing God. BSB BSB: Then he brought them into his home and set a meal before them. So he and all his household rejoiced that they had come to believe in God.
An Official Apology 35 DRA And when the day was come, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go. BSB BSB: When daylight came, the magistrates sent their officers with the order: “Release those men.”
36 DRA And the keeper of the prison told these words to Paul: The magistrates have sent to let you go; now therefore depart, and go in peace. BSB BSB: The jailer informed Paul: “The magistrates have sent orders to release you. Now you may go on your way in peace.”
37 DRA But Paul said to them: They have beaten us publicly, uncondemned, men that are Romans, and have cast us into prison: and now do they thrust us out privately? Not so; but let them come, BSB BSB: But Paul said to the officers, “They beat us publicly without a trial and threw us into prison, even though we are Roman citizens. And now do they want to send us away secretly? Absolutely not! Let them come themselves and escort us out!”
38 DRA And let us out themselves. And the serjeants told these words to the magistrates. And they were afraid, hearing that they were Romans. BSB BSB: So the officers relayed this message to the magistrates, who were alarmed to hear that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens.
39 DRA And coming, they besought them; and bringing them out, they desired them to depart out of the city. BSB BSB: They came to appease them and led them out, requesting that they leave the city.
40 DRA And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia; and having seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed. BSB BSB: After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.