• Philippians 1

  • Video Introduction to the Book of Philippians

  • Paul’s Letter to the Philippians

  • The Praetorian Guard on Duty

  • Paul’s Prison Bonds While He Was Under House Arrest

  • The Praetorian Guard

  • Philippians 3

  • Roman Citizenship

  • Philippians 4

  • Paul Writes the Philippians a Letter of Love and Joy

The items shown in the illustrations and 3-D video footage in the Media Gallery are based on extensive research. However, they are artists’ renditions and, at times, depict only one of several possibilities.

The Praetorian Guard

The Praetorian Guard

From about 59 to 61 C.E., while waiting to appear before Caesar, the apostle Paul spent two years under house arrest in Rome. There he was guarded by Roman soldiers who probably belonged to an elite military force called the Praetorian Guard. (Ac 28:16) Even though there were thousands of Praetorian soldiers, Paul told the Philippian congregation that his prison bonds had become known “among all the Praetorian Guard.” (Php 1:13) Watch this video to learn more about the history and purpose of the Praetorian Guard.

Related Scripture(s)

Ac 28:16; Php 1:13
Philippians 1
Philippians 3
Philippians 4