Paul's Journey to Rome

Acts 27–28 · c. AD 59–60

As a prisoner bound for the emperor's court – the storm on the Mediterranean, the shipwreck on Malta and the arrival in Rome (Acts 27–28).

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Paul’s Journey to Rome

Acts 27–28 · c. AD 59–60

As a prisoner bound for the emperor's court – the storm on the Mediterranean, the shipwreck on Malta and the arrival in Rome (Acts 27–28).

Trip stops (13)

1 Caesarea Acts 27:1-2 Paul has been imprisoned for two years. He has appealed to Caesar. The centurion Julius of the Augustan cohort takes him and other prisoners on board.

2 Sidon Acts 27:3 The first stop. Julius treats Paul kindly and lets him go ashore to his friends.

3 Myra in Lycia Acts 27:5-6 Because of headwinds they sail north of Cyprus. At Myra the centurion finds an Alexandrian grain ship bound for Italy.

4 Cnidus Acts 27:7 Slow sailing because of headwinds. They cannot round the cape at Cnidus.

5 Fair Havens, Crete Acts 27:8-12 The harbour near Lasea. Paul warns: "The voyage will be with injury and much loss." But the centurion listens to the captain and wants to reach the harbour of Phoenix.

6 The storm (Euroclydon) Acts 27:13-38 The hurricane Euroclydon seizes the ship. For fourteen days they see neither sun nor stars. All hope is abandoned. Paul stands up: "An angel told me last night: Do not be afraid, you must stand before Caesar. God has granted you all those who sail with you."

7 Malta (the shipwreck) Acts 27:39 – 28:10 The ship runs aground and breaks up – but all 276 reach land alive. The islanders light a fire. A viper bites Paul, but he shakes it off. They expect him to fall down dead – when he does not, they say he is a god. He heals the father of Publius, the chief man of the island.

8 Syracuse (Sicily) Acts 28:12 Three days in Syracuse on the east coast of Sicily.

9 Rhegium Acts 28:13 The southern tip of Italy (today Reggio Calabria). They wait a day for a south wind.

10 Puteoli Acts 28:13-14 Arrival in Italy. They find brothers in Puteoli and stay with them seven days.

11 Forum of Appius Acts 28:15 The brothers from Rome come to meet them here, 65 km south of Rome. Paul thanks God and takes courage.

12 Three Taverns Acts 28:15 Another group of brothers meets them here, 50 km from Rome.

13 Rome Acts 28:16-31 Paul is allowed to live by himself with a soldier guarding him. For two whole years he proclaims the kingdom of God and teaches about the Lord Jesus Christ – "with all boldness and without hindrance". The last words of Acts.

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