Acts 28:16 cpdv — And when we had arrived at Rome, Paul was given permission to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when we had arrived at Rome, Paul was given permission to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him. "

— Acts 28:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 28 — Context

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From there, sailing close to the shore, we arrived at Rhegium. And after one day, with the south wind blowing, we arrived on the second day at Puteoli.

14

There, after locating the brothers, we were asked to remain with them for seven days. And then we went on to Rome.

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And there, when the brothers had heard of us, they went to meet us as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns. And when Paul had seen them, giving thanks to God, he took courage.

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And when we had arrived at Rome, Paul was given permission to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him.

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And after the third day, he called together the leaders of the Jews. And when they had convened, he said to them: “Noble brothers, I have done nothing against the people, nor against the customs of the fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

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And after they held a hearing about me, they would have released me, because there was no case for death against me.

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But with the Jews speaking against me, I was constrained to appeal to Caesar, though it was not as if I had any kind of accusation against my own nation.

Acts 28:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 28:16 say?
Acts 28:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when we had arrived at Rome, Paul was given permission to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him. ”
Where is Acts 28:16 in the Bible?
Acts 28:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 28, verse 16.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 28:16.
What translation should I read Acts 28:16 in?
Acts 28:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 28:16?
Acts 28:16 reads (CPDV): “And when we had arrived at Rome, Paul was given permission to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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