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Acts 28:16 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Acts 28:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 28 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.”
Acts 28:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 28:16
When we came to Rome—The climax of Acts' geographic progression from Jerusalem to 'the uttermost part of the earth' (1:8). Luke's 'we' indicates his presence with Paul. Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier (μένειν καθ' ἑαυτὸν σὺν τῷ φυλάσσοντι αὐτὸν στρατιώτῃ) describes 'custodia libera' (free custody), a privileged form of house arrest for Roman citizens awaiting trial. This arrangement, less restrictive than prison, allowed Paul to receive visitors and conduct ministry. God's providence secured conditions enabling Paul's final epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Phi...
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Cross-References for Acts 28:16
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“we touched at Sidon. Julius treated Paul kindly”
“and should have some privileges”
“beloved of God”
“and received all who were coming to him”
“Pamphylia”
“on the seventh day of the month”
“on which the woman sits.”
“the Lord stood by him”
“and showed kindness to him”