KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When they decided we were sailing to Italy, they handed Paul and some other prisoners over to a Roman centurion named Julius, who served in the emperor's special unit.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Paul's next chapter was about to unfold on a boat to Rome — sometimes God's plans involve unexpected travel companions.
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