Acts 27:1

The Passion Translation

When it was decided that we were to sail for Italy, Festus handed over Paul and a number of other prisoners to the custody of a Roman officer named Julius, a member of the imperial guard.

Cross References

Genesis 50:20

Even though you intended to hurt me, God intended it for good. It was his plan all along, to ensure the survival of many people. So, don’t worry. I myself will provide for you all that you need, both for you and your little ones.”

Psalm 33:11

His destiny-plan for the earth stands sure. His forever-plan remains in place and will never fail.

Psalm 76:10

You have power to transform man’s futile anger into praise. The fury of your enemies only causes your fame to increase.

Proverbs 19:21

A person may have many ideas concerning God’s plan for his life, but only the designs of God’s purpose will succeed in the end.

Lamentations 3:27

It is always good to learn patience and humility from a young age.

Daniel 4:35

All who dwell on earth are regarded as nothing compared to him. He does whatever he pleases with the armies of heaven and with those who dwell on earth. No one can restrain his mighty hand or dare ask him, ‘What are you doing?’

Matthew 27:54

Now, when the Roman military officer and his soldiers witnessed what was happening and felt the powerful earthquake, they were extremely terrified. They said, “There is no doubt, this man was the Son of God!”

Luke 23:47

When the Roman captain overseeing the crucifixion witnessed all that took place, he was awestruck and glorified God. Acknowledging what they had done, he said, “I have no doubt; we just killed the righteous one.”

Luke 7:2

A Roman military captain there had a beloved servant whom he valued highly, and who was sick to the point of death. When the captain heard that Jesus was in the city, he sent some respected Jewish elders to plead with him to come and heal his dying servant.

Acts 10:1

At that time there was a Roman military officer, Cornelius, who was in charge of one hundred men stationed in Caesarea. He was the captain of the Italian regiment,

Acts 10:22

They answered, “We serve Cornelius, a Roman military captain, who sent us to find you. He is a devout man of the highest integrity who worships God and is respected throughout the Jewish community. He was divinely instructed through the appearance of an angel to summon you to his home and to listen to the message that you would bring him.”

Acts 16:10

After Paul had this vision, we immediately prepared to cross over to Macedonia, convinced that God himself was calling us to go and preach the wonderful news of the gospel to them.

Acts 18:2

where he met a Jewish man named Aquila, who was originally from northeastern Turkey. He and his wife, Priscilla, had recently emigrated from Italy to Corinth because Emperor Claudius had expelled all the Jews from Rome.

Acts 19:21

Paul had it in his heart to go to Jerusalem and, on his way there, to revisit the places in Greece where he had ministered. “After that,” he said, “I have to go to Rome also.”

Acts 21:32

He immediately ran out to the crowd with a large number of his officers and soldiers. When the crowd saw them coming, they stopped beating Paul.

Acts 22:26

When the officer heard this, he immediately went to his commander and reported it, saying, “This man is a Roman citizen. What should we do now?”

Acts 23:11

That night our Lord appeared to Paul and stood before him and said, “Receive miracle power. For just as you have spoken for me in Jerusalem, you will also speak for me in Rome.”

Acts 23:17

Paul called for one of the captains and said, “Take this boy to the commander, for he has something important to report to him.”

Acts 24:23

He then ordered the captain to keep Paul in protective custody, but to give him a measure of freedom, he allowed any of his friends to visit him and help take care of his needs.

Acts 25:12

After conferring with the members of his council, Festus replied, “Since you have appealed to Caesar, to Caesar you will go!”

Acts 25:25

Yet upon investigation I couldn’t find one thing that he has done to deserve the death penalty. When he appealed to His Majesty the emperor, I determined to send him.

Acts 27:11

But the officer in charge was persuaded more by the ship’s helmsman and captain than he was by Paul.

Acts 27:43

But the Roman officer was determined to bring Paul safely through, so he foiled their attempts. He commanded the prisoners and crew who could swim to jump overboard and swim ashore.

Acts 27:6

While we were there, the commanding officer found an Egyptian ship from Alexandria that was bound for Italy, and he put us on board.

Acts 28:1

After we had safely reached land, we discovered that the island we were on was Malta.

Acts 28:16

When we finally entered Rome, Paul was turned over to the authorities and was allowed to live where he pleased, with one soldier assigned to guard him.

Hebrews 13:24

The Italian believers also send their greetings.