Silas
the one who sang in prison
Who was Silas?
- He was one of the leaders of the Christians in Jerusalem, and a prophet. Acts 15:22, 32
- Paul chose him as his companion for his second journey. Acts 15:40
- In the prison at Philippi, at midnight, he prayed and sang hymns to God with Paul. Acts 16:25
What the Bible says
Acts 15:22, 32
22Then it pleased the apostles and ancients, with the whole church, to choose men of their own company, and to send to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas, who was surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren. 32But Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, with many words comforted the brethren, and confirmed them.
Acts 15:40
But Paul choosing Silas, departed, being delivered by the brethren to the grace of God.
Acts 16:25
And at midnight, Paul and Silas praying, praised God. And they that were in prison, heard them.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
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