Acts 27:37

And we were, in the ship, two hundred and seventy-six persons.

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In The King James Version

And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.

In Context

36Then they all took heart and did the same.

38And when they had had enough food, they made the weight of the ship less, turning the grain out into the sea.

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Cross References

Acts 2:41Then those who gave hearing to his words had baptism: and about three thousand souls were joined to them that day.

Romans 13:1Let everyone put himself under the authority of the higher powers, because there is no power which is not of God, and all powers are ordered by God.

Matthew Henry on Acts 27:22-44

Paul's Voyage towards Rome. 21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. 22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. 23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, 24 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Cæsar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them… Read the whole commentary →

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