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    Julius

    Ἰούλιος

    Julius, a centurion of the Augustan Cohort, was responsible for escorting Paul to Rome and showed him kindness during the journey.

    verses
    2
    first named
    Acts 27:1
    last named
    Acts 27:43
    period
    the New Testament
    role
    Man

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    Who was Julius?

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Julius is mentioned in Act.27.1 and Act.27.3 as a centurion of the Augustan Cohort who was responsible for escorting Paul to Rome. The context of the passage is Paul's journey to Rome as a prisoner, where he would stand trial before Caesar (Act.25.11-12; 27.1-44).

    As a centurion, Julius was a Roman officer in charge of a group of soldiers. The Augustan Cohort was a special unit, possibly associated with the imperial household or the emperor himself. Julius' assignment to escort Paul to Rome indicates the importance of Paul's case and the Roman authorities' interest in ensuring his safe arrival.

    During the journey, Julius treated Paul kindly and allowed him to visit his friends and receive care from them when they stopped at Sidon (Act.27.3). This act of kindness suggests that Julius recognized Paul's unique status as a Roman citizen and an important prisoner.

    Throughout the difficult sea voyage, which included a shipwreck on the island of Malta (Act.27.41-44), Julius played a significant role in ensuring Paul's safety and the safety of the other prisoners. His actions demonstrate the respect and fair treatment that Paul received from some Roman officials during his imprisonment and journey to Rome.

    Apart from his role in escorting Paul to Rome, no other details about Julius' life or military career are provided in the Bible.

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    Where the story of Julius happensThe one place the claims about Julius reach, on a map of the world the text moves through, framed to them: Myra. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer, sized by how many rows put Julius there. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Myra
    the New TestamentThe one place the claims about Julius reach

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    1. Acts2 verses

      27:127:3

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