He ordered the centurion to guard Paul, but to let him have some freedom, and not to prevent any of his friends from meeting his needs.
When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he even reconciles his enemies to himself.
Now King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon had issued orders concerning Jeremiah. He had passed them on through Nebuzaradan, the captain of his royal guard,
But when the son of Paul’s sister heard about the ambush, he came and entered the barracks and told Paul.
he said, “I will give you a hearing when your accusers arrive too.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s palace.
At the same time he was also hoping that Paul would give him money, and for this reason he sent for Paul as often as possible and talked with him.
Then Festus replied that Paul was being kept at Caesarea, and he himself intended to go there shortly.
The next day we put in at Sidon, and Julius, treating Paul kindly, allowed him to go to his friends so they could provide him with what he needed.
When we entered Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with the soldier who was guarding him.
proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with complete boldness and without restriction.