Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.
On his journey toward Rome Paul arrives at Puteoli, where he finds fellow Christians. They are only a few in number, yet they welcome him and ask him to remain with them seven days. The place lies a few miles west of Naples, and he comes ashore at a beautiful and retired spot in its harbor.
The Christians in Italy have eagerly looked forward to his visit ever since receiving his epistle to the Romans. They had not expected to see him come as a prisoner. His sufferings and chains as a prisoner only endear him to them more and make them feel even closer to him.
The centurion in charge, Julius, kindly grants the request and allows the seven-day stay, granting Paul every favor in his power. Puteoli is only one hundred and forty miles from Rome and is in constant communication with the metropolis. Word of Paul's approach is therefore carried to the Christians in Rome, and some of them start out to meet and welcome him.
After the stay, Paul and his companions continue toward Rome. He sets out on the eighth day after landing, traveling with Julius and the other prisoners. He still goes as a prisoner, bound by a chain to his soldier guard. He goes forward toward his long-expected visit to the world's metropolis with a heavy heart, finding the circumstances very different from what he had anticipated. He wonders how, fettered and stigmatized, he can proclaim the gospel, and his hopes of winning many souls to the truth in Rome seem destined to disappointment. Because Paul landed there, the place remains one of solemn and joyful interest for baptisms held there.
On his journey toward Rome Paul arrives at Puteoli, where he finds fellow Christians. They are only a few in number, yet they welcome him and ask him to remain with them seven days. The place lies a few miles west of Naples, and he comes ashore at a beautiful and retired spot in its harbor.
The Christians in Italy have eagerly looked forward to his visit ever since receiving his epistle to the Romans. They had not expected to see him come as a prisoner. His sufferings and chains as a prisoner only endear him to them more and make them feel even closer to him.
The centurion in charge, Julius, kindly grants the request and allows the seven-day stay, granting Paul every favor in his power. Puteoli is only one hundred and forty miles from Rome and is in constant communication with the metropolis. Word of Paul's approach is therefore carried to the Christians in Rome, and some of them start out to meet and welcome him.
After the stay, Paul and his companions continue toward Rome. He sets out on the eighth day after landing, traveling with Julius and the other prisoners. He still goes as a prisoner, bound by a chain to his soldier guard. He goes forward toward his long-expected visit to the world's metropolis with a heavy heart, finding the circumstances very different from what he had anticipated. He wonders how, fettered and stigmatized, he can proclaim the gospel, and his hopes of winning many souls to the truth in Rome seem destined to disappointment. Because Paul landed there, the place remains one of solemn and joyful interest for baptisms held there.