Well, their response was very positive. They could have beenmoaned their situation, but they didn't. Singing hymns and praying were their ways of staying connected to God. It was as if they were saying that no matter what the physical situation was, their spiritual state was in the hands of God and they were going to show their devotion even in the midst of prison walls. Their response was a source of inspiration and a testament to the power of faith.
Paul and Silas showed great courage and faith. By praying and singing, they were not only strengthening their own spirits but also demonstrating to others, perhaps even the guards, that their faith was unshakable. Their response was one of defiance in the face of unjust imprisonment, but a peaceful defiance rooted in their religious beliefs.