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“ 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 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And when it was determined - By Festus Acts 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 o...
Acts 27:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And (1) 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. (1) Paul, with many other priso...
Acts 27:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27. Paul's Journey to Rome. [103] [103] On the whole chapter see The Voyage and Shipwreck of S. Paul. by James Smith, 1848; a book full of valuable information on the whole subject....
Acts 27:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

when . as. determined . decided. Greek. krino. App-122. sail . Greek. apopleo . See Acts 13:4 . delivered . were delivering Greek. par adidomi. See Acts 3:13 . certain . Greek. tines...
Acts 27:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

− 1. Luke setteth down Paul’s voyage by sea most of all to this end, that we may know that he was brought to Rome wonderfully by the hand of God; and that the glory of God did many ways appear...
Acts 27:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. And when it was determined, etc. - T...
Acts 27:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

That we should fail— Prisoners of importance used frequently to be sent, as from other provinces, so from Judea, to Rome. Julius was very probably a freed-man of the Julian or Caesarean family, f...
Acts 27:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. 'It may be safely asserted (says...
Acts 27:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Julius ] a person otherwise unknown. The narrative reveals him as courteous and humane, open to religious impressions, and able to appreciate, a great character. Augustus' band ] rather, 'the Augus...
Acts 27:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

XXVII. (1) Paul and certain other prisoners. — The Greek for “other” implies that they were prisoners of a different class. It is probable, however, that they also had appealed to the emperor, a...
Acts 27:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 18 IN PERILS ON THE SEA. Acts 27:1-3 ; Acts 28:16 THIS chapter terminates our survey of the Acts of the Apostles, and leads us at the same time to contemplate the Apostle of the Genti...
Acts 27:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

on a Dangerous Voyage Acts 27:1-13 The we indicates that the good physician, Luke, had rejoined the party. Separated from Paul by the Apostle's imprisonment, he now accompanied him on the shi...
Acts 27:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The study of Paul's last voyage reveals some apparently contradictory facts, and yet common in the experience of the saints. On the one hand, difficulties and dangers multiplied. On the other, the di...
Acts 27:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS We have here the Apostle entering on Ship-board, to be conducted to Rome. The Voyage is attended with danger. The Lord comforts Paul with a Visit in the Night. He foretells the Loss of the...
Acts 27:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy ,.... The chief city of which was Rome, the metropolis of the empire, where Caesar had his palace, to whom the apostle had appealed; and his...
Acts 27:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 1. It was determined ] Firs...
Acts 27:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

When it was determined that we should sail into Italy The apostle having, by appeal, transferred his cause to the emperor, Festus determined to send him to Italy by sea, as being a shorter and less...
Acts 27:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The journey to Rome has been seen as a striking picture of the history of the church publicly in its earlier years, with its rapid decline and eventual shipwreck. Paul is on board, but a prisoner, in...
Acts 27:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Paul's Voyage towards Rome. 1 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other pris...
Acts 27:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

ACTS CHAPTER 27 Acts 27:1-8 Paul is conducted in a ship toward Rome. Acts 27:9-11 He foretells the danger of the voyage, but is not credited. Acts 27:12-20 The ship setting sail against h...
Acts 27:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘And when it was determined that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the Augustan band.' No time notice is given but in the end...
Acts 27:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL REMARKS Acts 27:1 . Determined .—By Festus. Not as to purpose ( Acts 25:12 ), but as to time, which was late in autumn, A.D. 60, and manner, which was by sea. We .—Last used ( Acts 21:...
Acts 27:1 - Scofield Reference Notes

centurion Commander of 100 soldiers.
Acts 27:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Acts 27:1-3 . 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. And entering into a s...
Acts 27:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:2 . Adramyttium, a town of Egypt, at the eastern mouth of the Nile; also a town of Mysia of the same name, where the ship touched. One Aristarchus, a Macedonian, being with us. The nume...
Acts 27:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy! St. Paul’s voyage The power of religion is best seen when it is exhibited in living reality. It is so as to its sanctifying energy....
Acts 27:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Acts 27:1 For, for into, A.V.; to a centurion named Julius of the Augustan band for unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus ' band, A.V. That we should sail . Obse...
Acts 27:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 10:1 ; Acts 18:2 ; Acts 19:21 ; Acts 23:11 ; Acts 25:12 ; Acts 25:25 ; Acts 10:22 ; Acts 21:32 ; Acts 22:26 ; Acts 23:17 ; Acts 24:23 ; Acts 27:11 ; Acts 27:43 ; Acts 28:16 ; Dani...
Acts 27:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

As soon as it was determined to sail — As being a shorter and less expensive passage to Rome.

Acts 27:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Acts 27:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Acts 27:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Acts 27:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Acts 27:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Acts 27:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Acts 27:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Acts 27:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Acts 27:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Acts 27:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Acts 27:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Acts 27:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Acts 27:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Acts 27:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Acts 27:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Acts 27:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Acts 27:1 - Scofield Reference Notes

Acts 27:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Acts 27:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

Acts 27:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Acts 27:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Acts 27:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 27:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes