“"And they said, 'Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.'"”
Acts 16:31
Summary
In Acts 16, Paul embarks on his second missionary journey accompanied by Silas. The chapter opens with Paul meeting Timothy in Lystra, recognizing his potential, and circumcising him to avoid conflicts with Jewish believers. Guided by the Holy Spirit, they travel through the region of Phrygia and Galatia but are forbidden to enter certain areas, including Bithynia. They receive a vision calling them to Macedonia, leading to the conversion of Lydia, a businesswoman in Philippi. A slave girl with a spirit of divination follows them, and Paul casts out the spirit, causing an uproar since her owners used her for profit. This leads to the imprisonment of Paul and Silas. While in jail, they pray and sing hymns, and an earthquake frees them. Their actions result in the conversion of the jailer and his household. After being released, they encourage the brethren and leave Philippi.