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Silas

A trusted leader from Jerusalem who sang hymns with Paul at midnight in a Philippian jail.

The story

1. Chosen to carry the letter Acts 15:22-27

   A leading man sent with good news to the Gentiles.

2. Strengthening the church Acts 15:32

   As a prophet he encourages the believers in Antioch.

3. Paul's new partner Acts 15:40

   Paul chooses him for the second journey.

4. Beaten and in the stocks Acts 16:22-24

   Beaten with rods in Philippi and thrown into prison.

5. Hymns at midnight Acts 16:25-34

   They sing; the doors open; the jailer believes.

6. A faithful brother 1 Pet 5:12

   Peter writes through him and calls him faithful.

Key verses

“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,” Acts 16:25 (ESV)

Read together: Acts 15:22-27 · Acts 15:32 · Acts 15:40 · Acts 16:22-24 · Acts 16:25-34 · 1 Pet 5:12

Questions to sit with

1. Silas sang at midnight with his back bleeding. What would it look like to worship in your worst hour?
2. Most of his work was helping others lead. Where are you called to be the steady second?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.