And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.
Parallel translations
- WEB The next day, we touched at Sidon. Julius treated Paul kindly, and gave him permission to go to his friends and refresh himself.
- BSB The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care.
- NKJV And the next day we landed at Sidon. And Julius treated Paul kindly and gave him liberty to go to his friends and receive care.
- NASB The next day we put in at Sidon; and Julius treated Paul with consideration and allowed him to go to his friends and receive care.
- NLT The next day when we docked at Sidon, Julius was very kind to Paul and let him go ashore to visit with friends so they could provide for his needs.
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Quick answer
At Sidon the centurion Julius kindly permits Paul to visit friends and be cared for.
Overview
Julius treats his prisoner with unusual courtesy, allowing Paul to be refreshed by fellow believers. This kindness from a Roman officer reflects God's providential favor surrounding Paul throughout the journey. It also shows how the integrity and grace of a Christian can win the respect even of those who hold authority over him.
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- Acts 24:23And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.
- Acts 28:16And 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 27:43But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:
- Zech 9:2And Hamath also shall border thereby; Tyrus, and Zidon, though it be very wise.
- Gen 49:13Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.
- Acts 27:1And 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.
- Isa 23:2–4Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished.
- Acts 12:20And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country.
- Gen 10:15And Canaan begat Sidon his first born, and Heth,
- Isa 23:12And he said, Thou shalt no more rejoice, O thou oppressed virgin, daughter of Zidon: arise, pass over to Chittim; there also shalt thou have no rest.
- Matt 11:21Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
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