²³ He ordered that the centurion keep Paul under guard, though he could have some freedom, and that he should not prevent any of his friends from meeting^[a] his needs.^(A)

⁴³ But the centurion kept them from carrying out their plan because he wanted to save Paul, and so he ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land.

¹⁶ When we entered Rome,^[a] Paul was allowed to live by himself with the soldier who guarded him.^(A)