"Paul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier who was guarding him" That is, he was allowed to live in. private dwelling, while remaining under constant supervision. Paul was treated with kindness for he was an uncondemned Roman citizen, he came with. letter from Festus, and. good word from Julius concerning his conduct on the voyage, must all have contributed to his relatively mild confinement. Apparently Paul was guarded by different soldiers as they changed shifts, which means that many soldiers were forced to listen to him preach and teach and as. result. good number were converted (1 Peter 1:13). When Paul writes letters from Rome he often speaks of being. prisoner in chains (Ephesians 6:20; 1 Peter 1:7; 1 Peter 1:13; 1 Peter 1:17; Colossians 4:18). "What must it have meant to. Roman soldier to be chained by the wrist to. man like Paul?" (Bruce p. 529).

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