Parallel Verses New International Version 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. King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation And the next day we arrived at Sidon. And Julius treated Paul kindly and suffered him to go to his friends and refresh himself. World English Bible The next day, we touched at Sidon. Julius treated Paul kindly, and gave him permission to go to his friends and refresh himself. Young's Literal Translation on the next day also we touched at Sidon, and Julius, courteously treating Paul, did permit him, having gone on unto friends, to receive their care. Acts 27:3 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleTouched at Sidon - For some account of this place, see the notes on Matthew 11:21; and Acts 12:20. Julius courteously entreated Paul - At the conclusion of the preceding chapter, it has been intimated that the kind treatment which Paul received, both from Julius and at Rome, was owing to the impression made on the minds of Agrippa and Festus, relative to his innocence. It appears that Julius permitted him to go ashore, and visit the Christians which were then at Sidon, without using any extraordinary precautions to prevent his escape. He was probably accompanied with the soldier to whose arm he was chained; and it is reasonable to conclude that this soldier would fare well on St. Paul's account. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Sidon. Genesis 10:15 And Canaan begat Sidon his first born, and Heth, Zechariah 9:2 And Hamath also shall border thereby; Tyrus, and Zidon, though it be very wise. Julius. Acts 24:23 And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty... Library A Short Confession of Faith'...There stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve.'--ACTS xxvii. 23. I turn especially to those last words, 'Whose I am and whom I serve.' A great calamity, borne by a crowd of men in common, has a wonderful power of dethroning officials and bringing the strong man to the front. So it is extremely natural, though it has been thought to be very unhistorical, that in this story of Paul's shipwreck he should become guide, counsellor, inspirer, and a tower of strength; and … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture: The Acts Seasons of Covenanting. Perseverance First Missionary Journey Scripture Cross References Joshua 19:28 It went to Abdon, Rehob, Hammon and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon. Matthew 11:21 "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. Acts 24:23 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. Acts 27:43 But the centurion wanted to spare Paul's life and kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land. Jump to Previous Allowed Arrived Care Cared Consideration Courteously Entreated Friends Generous Julius Kind Kindly Kindness Liberty Needs Paul Permission Profit Provide Receive Refresh Rest Sidon Suffered Thoughtful Touched Treated VisitJump to Next Allowed Arrived Care Cared Consideration Courteously Entreated Friends Generous Julius Kind Kindly Kindness Liberty Needs Paul Permission Profit Provide Receive Refresh Rest Sidon Suffered Thoughtful Touched Treated VisitLinks Acts 27:3 NIVActs 27:3 NLT Acts 27:3 ESV Acts 27:3 NASB Acts 27:3 KJV Acts 27:3 Bible Apps Acts 27:3 Biblia Paralela Acts 27:3 Chinese Bible Acts 27:3 French Bible Acts 27:3 German Bible Acts 27:3 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |