Act 16:25. Μεσονύκτιον, at midnight) a customary hour with them for singing hymns and praying, as is probable. This is the night occupation of the saints in their waking moments.-προσευχόμενοι, praying) macerated (worn) as they were with scourging, with loss of blood, and with hunger.-ἐπηκροῶντο, were listening) with delight.-οἱ δέσμιοι, the prisoners) To them it was a novel entertainment to hear (acroama).