Julius

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

A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Acts 27:1; only referred to as Julius (Ἰούλιος).

Events

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Glossary entries

Julius

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Mentions

  1. When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment.
  2. The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care.