Question 48
Paul's Missionary JourneysWhen Paul and his companions were shipwrecked the soldiers planned to kill the prisoners but the centurion prevented them because
- A.they were Roman citizens
- B.they would have to account for them
- C.he wanted to save Paul's life
- 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).