Acts 16:34

Into his house. The newly converted man manifests thoughtful hospitality. He removes the missionaries from the dreadful prison and takes them into the comparative comforts of his own house.

Set meat. Literally, “set a table,” a common Greek expression for providing a meal. Paul and Silas had probably not eaten since early the previous morning, and food would be more than usually welcome after the ordeals through which they had passed. But their first thoughts had been for the spiritual needs of the unconverted; their own physical wants took second place in their thinking.

Rejoiced. Gr. agalliao’, “to rejoice [intensively],” expressive of exceeding joy. The phrase, “with all his house,” may be attached to the thought of joy or of belief, or to both, that is, the whole household rejoiced and believed.

Believing in God. Rather, “having believed in God.” The man believed utterly and completely, once and for all, and with joy almost inexpressible looked forward to his new life with Christ.