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Julius in the Bible.

The centurion of the Augustan cohort, or the emperor's body-guard, in whose charge Paul was sent prisoner to Rome. The King James Version names Julius in 2 verses, from Acts 27:1 to Acts 27:3.

Who Julius was.

The centurion of the Augustan cohort, or the emperor’s body-guard, in whose charge Paul was sent prisoner to Rome (Acts 27:1, 3, 43). He entreated Paul “courteously,” showing in many ways a friendly regard for him.

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Places in Julius’s story.

  • Italynamed with him in 1 verse
  • Sidonnamed with him in 1 verse

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All 2 verses that name Julius.

Acts 2

  • Acts 27:1And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus’ band.
  • Acts 27:3And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.

Questions about Julius.

Who was Julius in the Bible?

The centurion of the Augustan cohort, or the emperor's body-guard, in whose charge Paul was sent prisoner to Rome. The King James Version names Julius in 2 verses, from Acts 27:1 to Acts 27:3.

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