Then he ordered the centurion to keep him in custody but to let him have some liberty and not to prevent any of his friends from taking care of his needs.
When the ways of people please the Lord, he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.
King Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon gave command concerning Jeremiah through Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, saying,
Now the son of Paul’s sister heard about the ambush, so he went and gained entrance to the barracks and told Paul.
he said, “I will give you a hearing when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that he be kept under guard in Herod’s headquarters.
At the same time he hoped that money would be given him by Paul, and for that reason he used to send for him very often and converse with him.
Festus replied that Paul was being kept at Caesarea and that he himself intended to go there shortly.
The next day we put in at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul kindly and allowed him to go to his friends to be cared for.
When we came into 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 all boldness and without hindrance.