The Gospel Reaches Rome: Acts 28:16-31

When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him.

Rome at last. The journey that began with arrest in Jerusalem, continued through trials before governors and kings, survived a shipwreck—now ended at the empire's heart. Paul allowed unusual freedom: his own residence. But still a prisoner: a soldier guarding, a chain connecting.

Three days later he called together the local Jewish leaders.

Paul's pattern held. To the Jew first. Even in Rome, even in chains, he sought the Jewish community.