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When we entered into Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard, but Paul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier who guarded him.
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A Privileged Prisoner
Commentators explain that Paul's imprisonment was a special arrangement. Instead of a common jail, he was allowed to live in his own rented quarters. This favor was likely due to the positive report from the centurion Julius, who had witnessed Paul's character throughout their journey.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The captain of the guard. The commander of the Praetorian cohort, or guard. The custom was that those who were sent from the provinces to …
Paul was suffered to abide by himself (επετραπη τω Παυλω μενειν καθ' εαυτον). Second aorist passive of επιτρεπο, to permit or allo…
19th Century
Anglican
And when we came to Rome.—This journey led them through Aricia (now La Riccia), where they would probably stop e…
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Baptist
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 s…
At Rome, Paul was allowed to live in private quarters, though a soldier guarded him at all times. The chain he wore (v.20) was probably attached to…
16th Century
Protestant
The centurion delivered the prisoners. Luke signifies that Paul had more liberty granted to him than the rest, for his condition and situa…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when we came to Rome To the city itself:
the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain…
The common events of traveling are seldom worthy of being told; but the comfort of communion with the saints, and kindness shown by friends, deserv…
