Acts 27:11

But the centurion believed the pilot and the master of the ship, more than those things which were said by Paul.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.

In Context

10Saying to them: Ye men, I see that the voyage beginneth to be with injury and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.

12And whereas it was not a commodious haven to winter in, the greatest part gave counsel to sail thence, if by any means they might reach Phenice to winter there, which is a haven of Crete, looking towards the southwest and northwest.

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Cross References

Exodus 9:20He that feared the word of the Lord among Pharao's servants, made his servants and his cattle flee into houses:

Proverbs 27:12The prudent man seeing evil hideth himself: little ones passing on have suffered losses.

Ezekiel 33:4Then he that heareth the sound of the trumpet, whosoever he be, and doth not look to himself, if the sword come, and cut him off: his blood shall be upon his own head.

Hebrews 11:7By faith Noe, having received an answer concerning those things which as yet were not seen, moved with fear, framed the ark for the saving of his house, by the which he condemned the world; and was instituted heir of the justice which is by faith.

Matthew Henry on Acts 27:2-12

Paul's Voyage towards Rome. 1 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. 2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us. 3 And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself. 4 And when we had launched… Read the whole commentary →

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