And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw [them] into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely.

But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks [himself] with ornaments, And as a bride adorns [herself] with her jewels.

Behold, My servants shall sing for joy of heart, But you shall cry for sorrow of heart, And wail for grief of spirit.

Hear the word of the LORD, You who tremble at His word: "Your brethren who hated you, Who cast you out for My name's sake, said, 'Let the LORD be glorified, That we may see your joy.' But they shall be ashamed."

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

"Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great [is] your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Blessed are you when men hate you, And when they exclude you, And revile [you,] and cast out your name as evil, For the Son of Man's sake.

And not only [that,] but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,

for you had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your goods, knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven.

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,

but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people's matters.

looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of [our] faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.