Paul's Shipwreck
The storm and Malta, Acts 27–28
6 profiles tagged Paul's Shipwreck.
Augustus
Founder of the Roman Empire who decreed the census mentioned in the Gospel of Luke
The first Roman Emperor, whose census decree brought Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus Christ.
Claudius
Roman emperor who expelled the Jews from Rome and reigned during the early church’s growth
Claudius was the fourth Roman Emperor, reigning from 41 to 54 AD, whose administrative decrees significantly impacted the early Christian missions and the Jewish diaspora.
Aristarchus
Companion of Paul who was seized during the Ephesian riot and later became Paul's fellow prisoner in Rome
A faithful Macedonian Christian from Thessalonica who served as a devoted traveling companion and 'fellow prisoner' of the Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys.
Julius
Roman centurion who escorted Paul to Rome and saved his life during a shipwreck
A Roman centurion of the Augustan Cohort who escorted the Apostle Paul to Rome and showed him remarkable kindness and protection.
Paul
Apostle to the Gentiles who wrote much of the New Testament
An apostle and missionary who transitioned from a persecutor of the early church to its most prolific evangelist and theologian in the first century AD.
Publius
Roman official on Malta who provided hospitality to the shipwrecked Apostle Paul and whose father was miraculously healed
Publius was the Roman chief official of the island of Malta who hosted the Apostle Paul after his shipwreck and was the first recorded person to be healed by Paul on the island.