the centurion of the Augustan cohort, or the emperor's body-guard, in whose charge Paul was sent prisoner to Rome ( Acts 27:1 Acts 27:3 Acts 27:43 ). He entreated Paul "courteously," showing in many ways a friendly regard for him.
same as Julia
(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 Acts 27:3 ) (A.D. 60.)
JULIUS
joo'-li-us (Ioulios):
The centurion of the Augustan cohort under whose charge Paul was sent a prisoner to Rome (Acts 27:1,3).
See ARMY, ROMAN; AUGUSTAN BAND.
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