On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.
Paul and his companions, though they were for some time buried in obscurity at Philippi, yet now begin to be taken notice of. I. A damsel that had a spirit of divination caused them to be taken notice of, by proclaiming them to be the servants of God. Observe, 1.
Commenting on Acts 16:16-24
Who having received such a charge,.... So strict an one from the magistrates, was doubly careful and diligent: thrust them into the inner prison: the innermost part of it, the lowest or furthest part of the prison; so that there were the more doors, bolts, and bars, to break open, and pass through, should they attempt to make their escape: and made their feet fast...
Verse 24. Thrust them into the inner prison. Into the most retired and secure part of the prison. The cells in the interior of the prison would be regarded as more safe, being doubtless more protected, and the difficulty of escape would be greater. And made their feet fast in the stocks. Greek, And made their feet secure to wood.