Paul suggested to Barnabas that they revisit the churches in Galatia. They disagreed over taking John Mark, so they separated. Paul chose Silas as his partner.

As they travelled, they met Timothy, a well-respected young believer, who joined their mission. In a vision, Paul saw a man pleading for help in Macedonia, which they understood as God’s call.

In Philippi, they shared the gospel with women gathered by the river. Lydia, a merchant, believed in Christ and was baptized with her household, offering her home as a base for their ministry.

Later, Paul cast a spirit out of a slave girl who was being used for fortune-telling. Her owners, angered by their loss of profit, had Paul and Silas arrested and beaten. In prison, they prayed and sang hymns until an earthquake opened the doors and freed the prisoners.

The jailer, fearing punishment, was stopped from taking his own life. He asked how to be saved, and Paul replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus.” The jailer and his household believed and were baptized.

The next day, city officials ordered their release, but Paul insisted on a public apology since they were Roman citizens. The officials apologized and escorted them out.

Before leaving Philippi, Paul and Silas encouraged the believers at Lydia’s house, then continued their journey.