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Julius

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.

Also from Smith's (1884) +

(soft-haired), the centurion of “Augustus’ band,” to whose charge St. Paul was delivered when he was sent prisoner from Caesarea to Rome. (Acts 27:1,3) (A.D. 60.)

In the Bible

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Verses where Julius is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Acts 27:1

    When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment.

  • Acts 27:3

    The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care.

Scripture on Julius

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Entries that reference Julius

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Julius references

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More illustrations of Julius

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Voices on Julius

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Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.

Julius Kim: Sovereign Over All50:31
Ligonier Ministries

Julius Kim: Sovereign Over All

Ligonier Ministries

Julius Kim: Seeing Christ in All the Scriptures29:58
Ligonier Ministries

Julius Kim: Seeing Christ in All the Scriptures

Ligonier Ministries

Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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