The centurion of the Augustan cohort, or the emperor’s body-guard, in whose charge Paul was sent prisoner to Rome (Acts 27:1, 3, 43). He entreated Paul “courteously,” showing in many ways a friendly regard for him.
Julius
Julius was a Roman centurion with Augustus’ band, and he is the officer in charge when Paul sails for Rome as a prisoner. Luke tells us Julius “courteously entreated Paul” and let him visit friends at Sidon (Acts 27:3). When the ship was breaking apart in the storm, soldiers wanted to kill the prisoners so none could escape. Julius, “willing to save Paul”, stopped them and ordered those who could swim to go first (Acts 27:43). A man with every reason to be strict showed kindness instead. Acts 27 is the whole story, and it reads like an eyewitness account.
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Acts
Acts 27:1
And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.
Acts 27:3
And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.
Acts 27:43
But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Matthew George Easton, 1897
From Smith's Bible Dictionary
William Smith, 1884
(soft-haired), the centurion of "Augustus’ band," to whose charge St. Paul was delivered when he was sent prisoner from Caesarea to Rome. (Acts 27:1,3) (A.D. 60.)