Acts 28:14-16
14 where we found brethren, and were invited to stay with them seven days. And so we went toward Rome. 15 And from there, when the brethren heard about us, they came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and Three Inns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage. 16 Now when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard; but Paul was permitted to dwell by himself with the soldier who guarded him.
Paul and company made a few stops on the way to Rome, and at Puteoli (by Naples, north of Pompeii) they found other believers to stay and fellowship with for a week. Others also heard and met them on the last leg of the trip. So God encouraged Paul with them and he bravely pushed on. Finally, the centurion handed over Paul to the captain of the guard at the prison. Paul was even given his own room and a guard. So God drew Paul to Rome through an appeal to Caesar that was not needed legally, and kept him safe to arrive in the heart of the empire in order to bring the gospel there. Sovereignty. Grace.
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