Paul's Voyage to Rome
The fourth journey, in chains: every stop of the voyage from Caesarea to Rome — the storm, the shipwreck on Malta, and the last miles on foot — Acts 27–28. The drawn maps of Paul's journeys hang in Graphics, Charts, Outlines, and Maps.
Caesarea
Festus having declared, "Hast thou appealed unto Caesar? unto Caesar shalt thou go," Paul is delivered to Julius, a centurion of Augustus’ band, and put aboard a ship of Adramyttium. Aristarchus of Thessalonica is with him.
Sidon
At Sidon Julius courteously entreats Paul, giving him liberty to go to his friends to refresh himself.
Under Cyprus, past Cilicia and Pamphylia
The winds being contrary, they sail under the shelter of Cyprus and across the sea off Paul’s own Cilicia and Pamphylia.
Myra
At Myra in Lycia the centurion finds a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy and puts them aboard her.
Cnidus and Salmone
Many days sailing slowly, scarce come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering them, they sail under Crete, over against Salmone.
Fair Havens
By the haven near Lasea, much time spent and sailing now dangerous, Paul admonishes them: "Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage." The centurion believes the master and owner of the ship more than Paul.
The Storm — Euroclydon
A tempestuous wind, Euroclydon, drives the ship under the island Clauda; they lighten her, undergird her, and let her drive. Caught toward the quicksands, they strike sail and are driven fourteen nights in the sea of Adria.
The Angel’s Promise
In the night the angel of God stands by Paul: "Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee." Paul believes God, and charges the soldiers and sailors to abide in the ship.
Malta (Melita)
They cast out four anchors, run the ship aground, and escape all safe to land — two hundred threescore and sixteen souls, not one lost. The barbarous people show them no little kindness; a viper fastens on Paul’s hand and he shakes it off unharmed; Publius’s father is healed of a fever.
Syracuse
After three months they sail in another Alexandrian ship, land at Syracuse, and tarry there three days.
Rhegium
From Syracuse they fetch a compass to Rhegium; after one day the south wind blows, and the next day brings them to Puteoli.
Puteoli
At the great Italian port they find brethren, and are desired to tarry with them seven days — and so they go toward Rome.
Appii Forum and the Three Taverns
The brethren of Rome come out to meet them as far as Appii Forum and the Three Taverns, whom when Paul sees, he thanks God and takes courage.
Rome
Delivered to the captain of the guard, Paul dwells two whole years in his own hired house, receiving all that come to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.