Scripture Spot Logo

But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns unto God, and the prisoners were listening to them;

Commentaries

...

A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

About midnight (κατα δε μεσονυκτιον). Middle of the night, old adjective seen already in Mr 13:35; Luke 11:5 which see.…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And at midnight. Probably their painful posture and the sufferings of their recent scourging prevented their sleeping. Yet, though they ha…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises.—It is better understood as, praying, they were singing hymns…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Another prayer-meeting, and a praise-meeting, too. There were only two persons at it; but they prayed, and sang praises unto God.

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

One would expect that after such brutal treatment, Paul and Silas would be bemoaning their plight. Certainly they were suffering pain and shock fro…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed ,
When others were asleep, and all things were still and quiet; (See Gill …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The consolations of God to His suffering servants are neither few nor small. How much happier are true Christians than their prosperous enemies! As…

Sermons

Loading sermons...

Catechisms

Loading catechisms...

Confessions

Loading confessions...

Devotionals

Loading devotionals...