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.
Cross-references
Acts 27:43 shows this same centurion Julius sparing Paul's life — a direct narrative continuation of the voyage.
In Acts 27:3, the centurion Julius shows kindness to Paul, allowing him to visit friends — a detail that follows immediately from the start of the journey in Acts 27:1.
In Acts 27:6, the centurion finds an Alexandrian ship sailing to Italy — continuing the voyage begun in Acts 27:1.
Acts 19:21 shows Paul's earlier plan to visit Rome, which is now being fulfilled as he sails for Italy.
Acts 23:11 contains the Lord's promise that Paul would testify in Rome—the journey in 27:1 begins fulfilling that.
Acts 25:12 records Festus's verdict 'To Caesar you will go!'—the direct cause of the voyage in 27:1.
Acts 25:25 states Festus's decision to send Paul to Rome because of his appeal—the reason for the voyage.
In Acts 28:16, Paul arrives in Rome under guard, completing the journey that begins here with his handover to Julius.
Acts 25:21 records Paul's appeal to Caesar and his being kept for the emperor's decision — the journey in Acts 27:1 fulfills that transfer.
Romans 15:22-29 records Paul's plan to visit Rome on his way to Spain — here in Acts 27:1 that plan finally begins as he sails for Italy.
In Romans 1:10, Paul prays to finally come to Rome — the journey in Acts 27:1 answers that prayer.
In Romans 15:32, Paul hopes to come to Rome with joy — Acts 27:1 begins that journey, though it will be marked by hardship.
In 2 Corinthians 11:25, Paul mentions being shipwrecked three times — the voyage in Acts 27:1 leads to another shipwreck.