Acts 27:2

"When it was determined that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the Augustan band."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights divine providence in Paul's journey to Rome, where he was to stand trial before Caesar. The determined course set by Festus and the Roman officials reflects a larger narrative of God's sovereignty over the circumstances of His chosen servant, ensuring his mission would continue despite unexpected challenges.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 2. A ship of Adramyttium. A maritime town of Mysia, in Asia Minor, opposite to the island of Lesbos. This was a ship which had been built there, or which sailed from that port, but which was then in the port of Caesarea. It is evident, from Ac 27:6, that this ship was not expected to sail to Italy, but that the centurion expected to find some other vessel into which he could put the prisoners to take them to Rome. We launched. We loosed from our anchorage; or we set sail. See Ac 13:13. By the coasts of Asia. Of Asia Minor.

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