Thematic Bible: By julius, the centurion


Thematic Bible



And when it was decided that we should sail for Italy, they transferred Paul and certain other prisoners to the custody of a military officer named Julius, of the Augustan battalion. Verse ConceptsCenturionRoman Emperorssailing

When we entered Rome [itself] Paul was permitted to live alone except for a soldier who guarded him. Verse ConceptsArrestingempiresGuardsHousesIsolated Persons

The next day we stopped at Sidon [i.e., a seaport on the northwest coast of Palestine]. Julius treated Paul with kindness, [even] giving him the opportunity to meet his friends [there] and receive help [from them]. Verse ConceptsKindnessCourtesyShipsThe Next DayChristians Are Called Friends

Then Paul lived for two whole years in his own rented house and welcomed everyone who visited him. He preached to them about the kingdom of God and taught things about the Lord Jesus Christ, with no one preventing him.