Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 27:3
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Acts27:3
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.
A City in Phaenicia bordering upon Palestine, mentioned Matth. 11.21. and Chap. 12.20.
As Felix had commanded that Centurion to whom he committed him, Chap. 24.23.
Tho Paul went with a Soldier to guard him (as their manner was) yet it was a great favour that he might converse with his Friends, and receive from them such refreshments towards his Journey as he stood in need of. Now Paul indeed experienced the truth of God's Word, Chap. 18.10. That he was with him; and 'tis wonderful to consider the presence of God with Paul all along; which things are our examples, that we may put also our trust in God, who hath said he will not leave us nor forsake us, Heb. 13.5, 6.
Marginal references: Chap. 28.16.
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