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Journeys · Paul as a prisoner, with Luke and Aristarchus

Paul's voyage to Rome

Having appealed to Caesar, Paul sailed for Rome under guard; after a storm and shipwreck on Malta he reached Rome, where he preached the kingdom of God openly.

Acts 27:1–28:16

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How sure is this route? The route is clear from Acts. The storm's drift (Acts 27:14–44) is shown as a straight line, and the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns are placed approximately along the Appian Way.

Stop by stop

  1. 1
    CaesareaActs 25:12; 27:1

    Paul had appealed to Caesar.

  2. 2
    Sidonby seaActs 27:3
  3. 3
    Myraby seaActs 27:5–6

    Transferred to a grain ship of Alexandria.

  4. 4
    Cnidusby seaActs 27:7
  5. 5
    Fair Havens, Creteby seaActs 27:8–12
  6. 6
    Caudaby seaActs 27:16

    Driven by the northeaster.

  7. 7
    Maltaby seaActs 27:39–28:10

    Shipwrecked; all 276 aboard reached land safely. Traditionally St Paul's Bay.

  8. 8
    Syracuseby seaActs 28:12
  9. 9
    Rhegiumby seaActs 28:13
  10. 10
    Puteoliby seaActs 28:13–14
  11. 11
    Forum of Appiuslocation approximateActs 28:15

    Believers from Rome came to meet him.

  12. 12
    Three Tavernslocation approximateActs 28:15

    Paul thanked God and took courage.

  13. 13
    RomeActs 28:16–31

    Two years under guard, 'proclaiming the kingdom of God… with all boldness.'

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