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Acts 27:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 27:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 27 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Paul Sails for Rome
“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.”
Acts 27:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 27:1
When it was determined that we should sail into Italy—Luke's "we" marks his personal presence on Paul's journey to Rome. The Greek ekrithē (ἐκρίθη, "it was determined") indicates official Roman decision, yet reveals divine sovereignty directing Paul's long-anticipated Roman ministry. They delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. The title speira Sebastē (σπείρα Σεβαστή, "Augustan cohort") was an elite imperial unit. Julius's later kindness to Paul (vv. 3, 43) suggests God providentially placed a sympathetic officer in charge.Paul's prison...
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Cross-References for Acts 27:1
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“and as he himself appealed to the emperor I determined to send him.”
“Cornelius by name”
“when he had conferred with the council”
“Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship”
“a man of Pontus by race”
“Salute all them that have the rule over you”
“It is good for a man that he bear the yoke of his youth.”
“and ran down to them. They”
“the Lord stood by him”
“the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard”