He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard but to give him some freedom and permit his friends to take care of his needs.
When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
Now Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had given these orders about Jeremiah through Nebuzaradan commander of the imperial guard:
But when the son of Paul’s sister heard of this plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul.
he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers get here.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s palace.
At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him.
Festus answered, “Paul is being held at Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.
The next day we landed at Sidon; and Julius, in kindness to Paul, allowed him to go to his friends so they might provide for his needs.
When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him.
He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance!