New Testament
Paul and Silas in Prison for Kids: Bible Story Summary & Free Printables
The story in a nutshell
Paul and Silas were beaten and locked in prison for preaching about Jesus. At midnight they prayed and sang hymns, an earthquake opened the doors, and the jailer and his family believed in Jesus.
Read it: Acts 16:16–40
Memory verseActs 16:31
Big ideasPraise in hard times · Sharing Jesus
Paul and Silas in Prison Puzzles
Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of Paul and Silas in Prison in the Bible?
You can read it in Acts 16:16–40.
What is the story of Paul and Silas in Prison about?
Paul and Silas were beaten and locked in prison for preaching about Jesus. At midnight they prayed and sang hymns, an earthquake opened the doors, and the jailer and his family believed in Jesus.
What can kids learn from Paul and Silas in Prison?
Big ideas to teach: Praise in hard times, Sharing Jesus.