Scriptures Related To Prisoners
Genesis 39:11-41:14
Joseph falsely accused of attempted rape and his experience in prison.
Genesis 42:15-20
Joseph imprisons his brothers.
Genesis 45:4-8
Joseph reveals himself to his brothers.
Numbers 21:1
King of Arad imprisons some of the Israelites.
Judges 16:21-25
Samson blinded and imprisoned.
1st Kings 22:27
Micaiah imprisoned because of his prophecy.
2nd Kings 17:4
Hoshea, king of Israel imprisoned by the king of Assyria for being a traitor.
2nd Kings 24:10-12
Jehoiachin, king of Israel, taken prisoner by Nebuchadnezzar.
2nd Kings 25:27-30
Jehoiachin released from prison by Evil-Merodach, new king of Babylon.
2nd Chronicles 16:7-10
Hanani the seer imprisoned by Asa King of Judah for giving a bad prophesy.
2nd Chronicles 18:26
Micaiah imprisoned by Ahab, king of Israel, because of his prophecy.
Psalm 69:33
The Lord does not despise prisoners.
Psalms 79:11 and 102:20
A request for the Lord to preserve those condemned to die.
Psalm 146:7
The Lord sets prisoners free.
Isaiah 14:17
Satan does not allow his captives to go home.
Isaiah 24:21-22
The kings of the earth are imprisoned.
Isaiah 42:7
The foretelling of Jesus’ coming to set free the captives in prison. Isaiah 49:9 In the day of salvation the Lord will tell captives to come and those in darkness to be free.
Isaiah 53:8
Jesus’ imprisonment foretold.
Isaiah 61:1
The proclamation of the Lord’s anointed to announce freedom for prisoners.
Jeremiah 32:1-2
Jeremiah imprisoned in Judah.
Jeremiah 32:6-15
Jeremiah buys a field while in prison.
Jeremiah 33
The Lord speaks to Jeremiah while he is in prison.
Jeremiah 36:5
Jeremiah dictated the Lord’s Word to Baruch during his imprisonment.
Jeremiah 36:26
Jehoiakim tries to have Jeremiah arrested.
Jeremiah 37:4-38:13
Falsely accused of desertion, Jeremiah is beaten and imprisoned.
Jeremiah 38:28
Jeremiah continues his imprisonment until Jerusalem is captured.
Jeremiah 40:1-4
Jeremiah is freed by the imperial guard.
Jeremiah 52:11
Zedekiah king of Jerusalem, blinded and imprisoned for life by the king of Babylon.
Jeremiah 52:31-34
Jehoiachin, King of Judah, released from prison by the king of Babylon.
Lamentations 3:34
God does not willingly crush prisoners.
Lamentations 3:53-55
Jeremiah pleads with God during his imprisonment.
Daniel 3:1-28
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego imprisoned, thrown into the furnace and rescued by God.
Daniel 6:16-24
Daniel thrown into the lion's den and rescued by the Lord.
Zechariah 9:11-12
God's promise to deliver prisoners.
Matthew 4:12
John the Baptist imprisoned.
Matthew 5:25-26
Advice that it is best to make peace with an adversary who is taking you to court. Otherwise, a prison term may be forthcoming.
Matthew 11:2
John the Baptist, who is in prison, asks Jesus if He is the One who was to come.
Matthew 14:3,10
John the Baptist imprisoned and beheaded.
Matthew 18:30
The unmerciful servant puts a man who owes him money into jail.
Matthew 25:35,39,44
Jesus states that people who minister to those in prison are ministering to Him and that people who do not minister to those who are in prison have not ministered to Him.
Matthew 27:15-21
Barabbas released by the crowds.
Mark 1:14; 6:17,27
John the Baptist imprisoned and beheaded.
Mark 15:6
Barabbas released from prison.
Luke 3:20
John the Baptist imprisoned.
Luke 4:18
Jesus states His calling, the fulfillment of Isaiah 61:1-3.
Luke 12:58-59
Advice to reconcile yourself to your adversary so you might escape imprisonment.
Luke 21:12-13
Jesus tells His disciples that they will be imprisoned on account of His name and that this would result in their being witnesses.
Luke 22:33
Peter declares he is ready to follow Jesus to prison and death.
Luke 23:19,25
The release of Barabbas at the request of the people.
Acts 4:3
Peter and John imprisoned.
Acts 5:18-23
The apostles imprisoned then freed by an angel of the Lord.
Acts 5:40
The apostles beaten for preaching the name of Jesus.
Acts 7:54-60
Stephen stoned to death.
Acts 8:3; 9:2,14,21
Saul persecuting Christians, his conversion and his ministry.
Acts 12:1-2
James, the brother of John, put to death by the sword at the command of Herod.
Acts 12:3-17
Peter imprisoned and released by an angel of the Lord.
Acts 12:18-19
Herod puts to death the guards who had been watching Peter.
Acts 14:19
Paul stoned by the crowd and assumed dead.
Acts 16:25-39
Paul and Silas beaten and imprisoned. An earthquake erupts, the prison doors fly open, the chains are loosed. The jailer accepts salvation and Paul and Silas are freed by the magistrates.
Acts 20:22-24
Paul predicts his imprisonment in Jerusalem.
Acts 21:11
Agabus, a prophet, confirms that Paul will be imprisoned in Jerusalem.
Acts 21:30-35
The crowd in Jerusalem seizes Paul with the intention to kill him. Paul is saved by Roman soldiers.
Acts 22:24-29
Paul testifies that he previously persecuted Christians.
Acts 23:1-35
Paul speaks before the Sanhedrin and is imprisoned.
Acts chapter 24
Paul’s trial before Felix and his appeal to Caesar.
Acts chapter 25
Paul’s trial before Festus.
Acts chapter 26
Paul’s trial before Agrippa.
Acts chapter 27:1-28:15
Paul’s trip to Rome while in custody of Roman soldiers.
Acts 28:16
Paul allowed to live in his own house with a guard to watch him.
Acts 28:17-20
Paul talks about his imprisonment.
2nd Corinthians 11:23
Paul talks about his imprisonments and hardships he has suffered for Christ.
Ephesians 3:1; 4:1 Paul states he is a prisoner of Christ.
Ephesians 6:20
Paul states he is an ambassador in chains.
Philippians 1:11-18
Paul states that his imprisonment has advanced the cause of Christ.
Colossians 4:10
Aristarchus is a fellow prisoner of Paul.
2nd Timothy 1:8
Paul asks that people not be ashamed of his bondage in Christ.
2nd Timothy 1:16-17
Paul blesses Onesiphorus for his ministry to him in prison
2nd Timothy 2:9
Paul says that although he is bound, the Word of God is not bound
2nd Timothy 4:16-17
The Lord stood by Paul's side when everyone else deserted him because of his imprisonment
Philemon 1:9-10
Paul requests mercy for Onesimus who was saved in prison.
Philemon 1:23
Epaphras, a fellow prisoner of Paul.
Hebrews 13:3
Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners.
1st Peter 3:19
Christ ministers to those in prison
2nd Peter 2:4
God imprisoned the angels who revolted against Him
Jude 1:6
God imprisoned the angels who revolted against Him.
Revelation 2:10
The devil will imprison some in order to test them.
Revelation 2:13
Antipas, God's faithful witness, put to death.
Revelation 20:7 Satan released from prison for a short time.
Genesis 39:11-41:14
Joseph falsely accused of attempted rape and his experience in prison.
Genesis 42:15-20
Joseph imprisons his brothers.
Genesis 45:4-8
Joseph reveals himself to his brothers.
Numbers 21:1
King of Arad imprisons some of the Israelites.
Judges 16:21-25
Samson blinded and imprisoned.
1st Kings 22:27
Micaiah imprisoned because of his prophecy.
2nd Kings 17:4
Hoshea, king of Israel imprisoned by the king of Assyria for being a traitor.
2nd Kings 24:10-12
Jehoiachin, king of Israel, taken prisoner by Nebuchadnezzar.
2nd Kings 25:27-30
Jehoiachin released from prison by Evil-Merodach, new king of Babylon.
2nd Chronicles 16:7-10
Hanani the seer imprisoned by Asa King of Judah for giving a bad prophesy.
2nd Chronicles 18:26
Micaiah imprisoned by Ahab, king of Israel, because of his prophecy.
Psalm 69:33
The Lord does not despise prisoners.
Psalms 79:11 and 102:20
A request for the Lord to preserve those condemned to die.
Psalm 146:7
The Lord sets prisoners free.
Isaiah 14:17
Satan does not allow his captives to go home.
Isaiah 24:21-22
The kings of the earth are imprisoned.
Isaiah 42:7
The foretelling of Jesus’ coming to set free the captives in prison. Isaiah 49:9 In the day of salvation the Lord will tell captives to come and those in darkness to be free.
Isaiah 53:8
Jesus’ imprisonment foretold.
Isaiah 61:1
The proclamation of the Lord’s anointed to announce freedom for prisoners.
Jeremiah 32:1-2
Jeremiah imprisoned in Judah.
Jeremiah 32:6-15
Jeremiah buys a field while in prison.
Jeremiah 33
The Lord speaks to Jeremiah while he is in prison.
Jeremiah 36:5
Jeremiah dictated the Lord’s Word to Baruch during his imprisonment.
Jeremiah 36:26
Jehoiakim tries to have Jeremiah arrested.
Jeremiah 37:4-38:13
Falsely accused of desertion, Jeremiah is beaten and imprisoned.
Jeremiah 38:28
Jeremiah continues his imprisonment until Jerusalem is captured.
Jeremiah 40:1-4
Jeremiah is freed by the imperial guard.
Jeremiah 52:11
Zedekiah king of Jerusalem, blinded and imprisoned for life by the king of Babylon.
Jeremiah 52:31-34
Jehoiachin, King of Judah, released from prison by the king of Babylon.
Lamentations 3:34
God does not willingly crush prisoners.
Lamentations 3:53-55
Jeremiah pleads with God during his imprisonment.
Daniel 3:1-28
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego imprisoned, thrown into the furnace and rescued by God.
Daniel 6:16-24
Daniel thrown into the lion's den and rescued by the Lord.
Zechariah 9:11-12
God's promise to deliver prisoners.
Matthew 4:12
John the Baptist imprisoned.
Matthew 5:25-26
Advice that it is best to make peace with an adversary who is taking you to court. Otherwise, a prison term may be forthcoming.
Matthew 11:2
John the Baptist, who is in prison, asks Jesus if He is the One who was to come.
Matthew 14:3,10
John the Baptist imprisoned and beheaded.
Matthew 18:30
The unmerciful servant puts a man who owes him money into jail.
Matthew 25:35,39,44
Jesus states that people who minister to those in prison are ministering to Him and that people who do not minister to those who are in prison have not ministered to Him.
Matthew 27:15-21
Barabbas released by the crowds.
Mark 1:14; 6:17,27
John the Baptist imprisoned and beheaded.
Mark 15:6
Barabbas released from prison.
Luke 3:20
John the Baptist imprisoned.
Luke 4:18
Jesus states His calling, the fulfillment of Isaiah 61:1-3.
Luke 12:58-59
Advice to reconcile yourself to your adversary so you might escape imprisonment.
Luke 21:12-13
Jesus tells His disciples that they will be imprisoned on account of His name and that this would result in their being witnesses.
Luke 22:33
Peter declares he is ready to follow Jesus to prison and death.
Luke 23:19,25
The release of Barabbas at the request of the people.
Acts 4:3
Peter and John imprisoned.
Acts 5:18-23
The apostles imprisoned then freed by an angel of the Lord.
Acts 5:40
The apostles beaten for preaching the name of Jesus.
Acts 7:54-60
Stephen stoned to death.
Acts 8:3; 9:2,14,21
Saul persecuting Christians, his conversion and his ministry.
Acts 12:1-2
James, the brother of John, put to death by the sword at the command of Herod.
Acts 12:3-17
Peter imprisoned and released by an angel of the Lord.
Acts 12:18-19
Herod puts to death the guards who had been watching Peter.
Acts 14:19
Paul stoned by the crowd and assumed dead.
Acts 16:25-39
Paul and Silas beaten and imprisoned. An earthquake erupts, the prison doors fly open, the chains are loosed. The jailer accepts salvation and Paul and Silas are freed by the magistrates.
Acts 20:22-24
Paul predicts his imprisonment in Jerusalem.
Acts 21:11
Agabus, a prophet, confirms that Paul will be imprisoned in Jerusalem.
Acts 21:30-35
The crowd in Jerusalem seizes Paul with the intention to kill him. Paul is saved by Roman soldiers.
Acts 22:24-29
Paul testifies that he previously persecuted Christians.
Acts 23:1-35
Paul speaks before the Sanhedrin and is imprisoned.
Acts chapter 24
Paul’s trial before Felix and his appeal to Caesar.
Acts chapter 25
Paul’s trial before Festus.
Acts chapter 26
Paul’s trial before Agrippa.
Acts chapter 27:1-28:15
Paul’s trip to Rome while in custody of Roman soldiers.
Acts 28:16
Paul allowed to live in his own house with a guard to watch him.
Acts 28:17-20
Paul talks about his imprisonment.
2nd Corinthians 11:23
Paul talks about his imprisonments and hardships he has suffered for Christ.
Ephesians 3:1; 4:1 Paul states he is a prisoner of Christ.
Ephesians 6:20
Paul states he is an ambassador in chains.
Philippians 1:11-18
Paul states that his imprisonment has advanced the cause of Christ.
Colossians 4:10
Aristarchus is a fellow prisoner of Paul.
2nd Timothy 1:8
Paul asks that people not be ashamed of his bondage in Christ.
2nd Timothy 1:16-17
Paul blesses Onesiphorus for his ministry to him in prison
2nd Timothy 2:9
Paul says that although he is bound, the Word of God is not bound
2nd Timothy 4:16-17
The Lord stood by Paul's side when everyone else deserted him because of his imprisonment
Philemon 1:9-10
Paul requests mercy for Onesimus who was saved in prison.
Philemon 1:23
Epaphras, a fellow prisoner of Paul.
Hebrews 13:3
Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners.
1st Peter 3:19
Christ ministers to those in prison
2nd Peter 2:4
God imprisoned the angels who revolted against Him
Jude 1:6
God imprisoned the angels who revolted against Him.
Revelation 2:10
The devil will imprison some in order to test them.
Revelation 2:13
Antipas, God's faithful witness, put to death.
Revelation 20:7 Satan released from prison for a short time.