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St. Paul’s voyage to Rome
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St. Paul’s voyage to Rome

c. 59–60 · 8 stops

Sent to Rome as a prisoner, shipwrecked on Malta on the way (Acts 27–28).

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    1. Caesarea

      After two years in prison, Paul appeals to Caesar and is sent to Rome under guard.

      Acts 25:11–27:1

    2. Sidon

      The centurion Julius kindly lets Paul visit his friends.

      Acts 27:3

    3. Myra

      They change to an Alexandrian grain ship bound for Italy.

      Acts 27:5–6

    4. Fair Havens, Crete

      Paul warns against sailing so late in the season, but they set out anyway.

      Acts 27:8–13

    5. Malta

      Fourteen days in a storm, then shipwreck. All 276 aboard reach land. Paul shakes off a viper and heals the father of Publius.

      Acts 27:14–28:10

    6. Syracuse

      Three days in Sicily.

      Acts 28:12

    7. Puteoli

      They find brethren and stay a week before the road to Rome.

      Acts 28:13–14

    8. Rome

      Paul lives two years in a rented house, preaching the Kingdom of God to all who come.

      Acts 28:16–31

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