Paul was encouraged by the brethren that were in the area in the last episode and about to take courage as he literally completes the last leg of his journey to Rome. As we see here, relationships can mean so much to other people! Even if it sometimes feels one-sided, it is important to continue building the relationships that God places in our lives. Then we see that as soon as Paul arrives in Rome, he goes straight to work with a new mission. Yes, he is in chains and a captive, does that stop him from letting the Lord use him and his life, no! Don't let your circumstances stop you from allowing God to use you.