unfoldingWord_en_tn/act/16/25.md

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Connecting Statement:

This continues Paul and Silas' time in Philippi in prison and tells what happens to their jailer.

General Information:

The word "them" refers to Paul and Silas.

earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken

This can be stated in active form. AT: "earthquake which shook the foundations of the prison" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

the foundations of the prison

When the foundations shook, this caused the entire prison to shake. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

all the doors were opened

This can be stated in active form. AT: "all the doors opened" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

everyone's chains were unfastened

This can be stated in active form. AT: "everyone's chains came loose" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

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