Matthew Poole and continuators on 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 o[illegible: 1 letter] Augustus [illegible: 1 letter]and.

Upon the solemn hearing of Paul's Case, it was resolved by Festus and Agrippa, with the rest▪ that were taken by Festus to advise concerning it.

Thought to have been a freed man of the Family of Iulius, who thence took his name,

as Cornelius was a Centurion of the Italian band, see Chap. 10.1. This Band or Regiment, was called Augustus (of the Emperor's) because (as some will) it was part of his Guard.

Marginal references: Chap. 25.12.