When was the Apostle Paul in prison?

When was the Apostle Paul in prison?
How many total years was Paul imprisoned?

Q. When and how many years was the Apostle Paul in prison?

A. While the exact years of when the Apostle Paul was in prison varies a bit due to which commentary or reference work is used, generally speaking the years Paul was imprisoned* :

• Paul was arrested in Jerusalem – [58 AD, Acts 21: 27 - 22: 30].

• Imprisoned in Caesarea for two years – [58 - 60 AD ; Acts 23:23 - 26:32]

• Paul was shipwrecked on way to Rome – [60 AD, Acts 27:1 - 28: 16.] His first imprisonment in Rome – [61 - 63 AD, Acts 28:16-31]. Paul was released from Roman prison in 63 AD.

• Paul was writing 2nd Timothy from a Maritime dungeon – [68 AD, 2Tim 4:6-8.]

• Also 2nd Roman imprisonment, trial and execution [68 AD, 2nd Tim 4:6-8].

The Apostle Paul spent a total of approximately seven years in prison.