And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.
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Barnes' Notes
And when it was determined - By Festus Act 25:12, and when the time was come when it was convenient to send him. That we should sail - The use of the term “we” here shows that the author of this book,…
Adam Clarke
And when it was determined, etc. - That is, when the governor had given orders to carry Paul to Rome, according to his appeal; together with other prisoners who were bound for the same place.
We…
It does not appear how long it was after Paul's conference with Agrippa that he was sent away for Rome, pursuant to his appeal to Caesar; but it is likely they took the first convenience they could…
Cambridge Bible
Act 27:1-44. Paul's voyage and shipwreck
1. they delivered Paul i.e. the soldiers who had the care of him did so, by order of Festus.
a centurion This was generally the rank of the officers appointed…
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