After Paul had seen this vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, because we concluded that God had called us to preach the good news there.
Since it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a Roman commander named Julius. He belonged to the Imperial Guard and led 100 men.
Around noon, King Agrippa, as I was on the way there, I saw a light coming from heaven. It was brighter than the sun, and it shone all around me and the people with me.