Acts 27:42

And it was the plan of the soldiers, that they should kill the prisoners, lest any one should swim out, and escape.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And the soldiers’ counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.

In Context

41And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the prow sticking fast remained immovable, but the stern was broken by the violence of the waves.

43But the centurion, wishing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that those who could swim should cast themselves first into the sea and get to land,

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Cross References

Luke 23:40But the other answering rebuked him, saying: Dost thou not even fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

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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