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.
Person
Julius
- Name means
- same as Julia
- Mentioned
- 2 verses · first in Acts 27:1
About Julius
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
On the timeline
- AD 56Journey to Rome beginsActs 27:1–12
- AD 56Paul's Journey to RomeActs 27:1–44
- AD 57Paul is shipwrecked by a stormActs 27:13–44
- AD 57Paul stays at MaltaActs 28:1–10
- AD 57Paul arrives at RomeActs 28:11–16
Every mention
People data: Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0). Dates are traditional estimates.