JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 48

Question 48

Paul's Missionary Journeys

When Paul and his companions were shipwrecked the soldiers planned to kill the prisoners but the centurion prevented them because

  1. A.they were Roman citizens
  2. B.they would have to account for them
  3. C.he wanted to save Paul's life
  4. D.it was not lawful to kill.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (he wanted to save Paul's life)

Explanation

The centurion, wishing to save Paul, stopped the soldiers from killing the prisoners (Acts 27:42–43).