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14 where, having found brothers, we were invited to stay with them for seven[a] days. And so[b] we came[c] to Rome. 15 And from there the brothers, having heard the things concerning us, came as far as the Forum[d] of Appius and the Three Taverns[e] to meet us— whom having seen, Paul, having given-thanks to God, took courage[f].

In Rome Paul Explains His Circumstance To The Jews, Who Ask To Hear His Message

16 And when we entered into Rome, it was permitted to Paul to stay by himself [g], with the soldier guarding him.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 28:14 During this time, Julius (v 1) would have been making arrangements for the 130 mile or 210 kilometer journey by road to Rome.
  2. Acts 28:14 Or, in this manner.
  3. Acts 28:14 Or, went.
  4. Acts 28:15 This location was 39 miles or 63 kilometers south of Rome.
  5. Acts 28:15 Or, Inns. This location was 30 miles or 49 kilometers south of Rome.
  6. Acts 28:15 Paul had written them the book of Romans (in 20:2) about three years earlier, and now takes courage at their concern for him.
  7. Acts 28:16 That is, in his own rented quarters (v 30), rather than in prison.

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