Acts 28:16

“And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.”

"And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him." - Acts 28:16
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What does Acts 28:16 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 28:16 in the King James Version states, "And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him." This verse comes at the end of the book of Acts…

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From Captivity to Calling: The Sovereign Hand of God

The book of Acts documents the transition of the early church from one of relative obscurity to a powerful movement that reached the very heart of the Roman Empire. In Acts 28:16, we arrive at a pivotal moment: "And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to…

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A Prayer for Courage and Divine Protection in Trials

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence for Your steadfast mercy and love. As we meditate on Acts 28:16, where Your servant Paul was granted a measure of grace and freedom even amidst his chains, we are reminded of Your sovereign…

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Acts 28:16 - "And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him."
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"But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here." - Acts 16:28
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Acts 9:28 - "And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem."
Acts 28:1 - "And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita."
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Acts 28:5 - "And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm."
Acts 8:28 - "Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet."
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Acts 28:24 - "And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not."
Acts 7:28 - "Wilt thou kill me, as thou diddest the Egyptian yesterday?"
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Acts 18:28 - "For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ."
Acts 26:28 - "Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian."
Acts 4:28 - "For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done."
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Acts 2:16 - "But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;"
"Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it." - Acts 28:28
Acts 13:28 - "And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain."
Acts 16:8 - "And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas."