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A:Acts chapter 16 says that Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi and that while praying at night, an earthquake freed them, although as honourable men they refused to escape. However, it is not as simple as that. An important, well disguised theme of Acts of the Apostles is the primacy of St Peter over St Paul during the period of their respective ministries. Paul was released from prison by a timely earthquake that arguably need not have been of divine origin, but Peter was released from prison twice by angels, who in one case accompanied Peter from the prison. Both this and the story of Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus appear to have been inspired by the ancient play known as the Bacchae, by Euripides (d. 406 BCE).

Paul himself says that he was imprisoned but never mentions this episode, so we should really assume that the passage was probably created for theological purposes alone. Even if Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi as stated in Acts, they certainly were never freed by an earthquake.

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Paul's first prison experience was in the city of?

Rome!Another answer:The first New Testament record of Paul being imprisoned is found in Acts 16, when he and Silas were beaten and imprisoned in the city of Philippi.


What tradeswoman was baptized by Paul and Silas?

The woman you have in mind is probably Lydia, a "seller of purple from the city of Thyatira" (Acts 16:14). She and her household were baptized in the town of Philippi on Paul's second missionary journey, while he was accompanied by Silas. (You have to look back to Acts 15:40to see that Silas was among Paul's company at the time.)


What is chapter 16 in acts about?

Chapter 16 in the Book of Acts narrates Paul's missionary journey to Philippi, where he meets Lydia, a seller of purple fabrics, who becomes one of the first European converts to Christianity. It also includes the well-known story of Paul and Silas being imprisoned in Philippi and subsequently being freed by an earthquake.


How many times was Paul the apostle imprisoned in Rome?

According to historical records and tradition, Paul the apostle was imprisoned in Rome at least two times. The first imprisonment occurred around 60-62 AD, the second around 64-67 AD. Some sources mention a possible third imprisonment, but it is not as widely accepted.


Who were Paul's apostles?

The apostle Paul did not have apostles. Paul was an apostle of Jesus Christ. But the apostle Paul had companions and fellow workers who went with him to the mission field to tell Gentiles that they could now have salvation through Jesus Christ just as the Jewish people could have salvation through Jesus Christ if they believed on Him. Some of the follow helpers of Paul were: Barnabas, Silas, Timothy, Titus, Luke, Aquila and Priscilla, and others. Read the Book of Acts to see the life of the Apostle Paul.

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Where were Paul and Silas imprisoned?

Philippi. See Acts chapter 16.


Paul's first prison experience was in the city of?

Rome!Another answer:The first New Testament record of Paul being imprisoned is found in Acts 16, when he and Silas were beaten and imprisoned in the city of Philippi.


In What city were Paul and Silas imprisoned during the 2nd missionary journey?

I believe the scripture says they were in Philippi, the chief city in Macedonia . Acts 16:12


What is the birth name of Paul Silas?

Paul Silas's birth name is Paul Theron Silas.


Where was Paul imprisoned?

Paul was thrown in prison many times during his ministry. Paul visited Phillipi, a major city of the district of Macedonia, where he and Silas stayed several days. Paul and Silas were beaten by a mob and the city officials threw them into prison (Acts 16). Paul was also thrown in prison when he preached in Jerusalem (Acts 21). After Paul's trial, he requests to be tried in Rome which is his right as a Roman Citizen. Paul then sailed to Rome to be tried by Caesar (Acts 27) where he was under house arrest.


How tall is Paul Silas?

Paul Silas is 6' 7".


Who was imprisoned for preaching the gospel?

All of the apostles, as a group (Acts 5), Peter(Acts 12), Paul and Silas (Acts 16), Paul (Acts 22), Aristarchus (Colossians 4).


When was Paul Silas born?

Paul Silas was born on July 12, 1943.


What is Paul Silas's birthday?

Paul Silas is 73 years old (birthdate: July 12, 1943).


Who were paul and silas later joined by?

Paul and Silas were later joined by Timothy on their missionary journey.


Was Silas a Jew or Roman and why Paul cirumcise Timothy and not Silas?

ROMAN


What tradeswoman was baptized by Paul and Silas?

The woman you have in mind is probably Lydia, a "seller of purple from the city of Thyatira" (Acts 16:14). She and her household were baptized in the town of Philippi on Paul's second missionary journey, while he was accompanied by Silas. (You have to look back to Acts 15:40to see that Silas was among Paul's company at the time.)