Paul's journey to Rome

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2. Acts 27 1 And when it was determined that we
should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and
certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a
centurion of Augustus' band. 2 And entering into a
ship of Adramyttium (its home port), we launched,
meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristar-
chus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
Luke was with Paul on this journey.
Aristarchus evidently accompanied Paul to be his
helper. Aristarchus stayed with Paul during his
Roman incarceration.
The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures by Dallas Seminary Faculty.
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3. Bible Knowledge Commentary
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4. 3 And the next day we
touched at Sidon. And Julius
courteously entreated Paul,
and gave him liberty to go
unto his friends to refresh
himself. 4 And when we had
launched from thence, we
sailed under (the lee or
protection of) Cyprus,
because the winds were
contrary.
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5. 5 And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia
and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.
6 And there the centurion found a ship of Alexan-
dria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein. 7 And
when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce
were come over against Cnidus, the wind not
suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against
Salmone;
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6. 8 And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is
called The Fair Havens; nigh whereunto was the
city of Lasea. 9 Now when much time was spent,
and when sailing was now dangerous, because The
Fast was now already past,
The Fast referred to here was probably the Day of
Atonement which occurred in late September to
early October. After that time of year the unsettled
weather patterns over the Mediterranean Sea made
sailing hazardous. In those days sea traffic ceased
by early November.
The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures by Dallas Seminary Faculty.
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8. 9bPaul admonished them, 10 And said unto them,
Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt
and much damage, not only of the lading and ship,
but also of our lives. 11 Nevertheless the centurion
believed the master and the owner of the ship,
more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
As a prisoner, we wouldn’t really expect Paul to be
in on any of the planning,
But he was an experienced traveler in that area, so
they let him speak, but didn’t heed.
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9. 12 And because the haven was not commodious to
winter in, the more part advised to depart thence
also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice,
and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and
lieth toward the southwest and northwest.
They wanted a bigger city to spend the winter.
Better hotels, restaurants, and bars.
They risked their lives to have it.
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10. 13 And when the south wind blew softly, supposing
that they had obtained their purpose, loosing
thence, they sailed close by Crete. 14 But not long
after there arose against it a tempestuous wind,
called Euroclydon.
Too often we look at circumstances and think we
can do this or that, and it will be good.
But only God knows
the future.
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11. The man of God warned them not to sail, but they
sailed anyway, and sailed into trouble.
The centurion sailed because the master and owner
of the ship thought that they would be okay.
The majority wanted to sail because they could
perhaps find a more comfortable place to winter.
The winds of circumstance
can change so quickly.
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12. The majority of people are always looking
for pleasure and comfort above all else.
God’s Way is not always pleasant
to the flesh.
God’s Way is not always comfortable.
But God’s Way is always
right and blessed.
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