Acts 27:43

But 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,

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:

In Context

42And it was the plan of the soldiers, that they should kill the prisoners, lest any one should swim out, and escape.

44and the rest, some on boards, and others on some of the pieces from the ship. And so it came to pass, that all escaped safe to land.

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Cross References

Acts 23:24and let them provide beasts, that they may set Paul thereon, and bring him safe to Felix the governor.

Acts 27:11But the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than the things spoken by Paul.

2 Corinthians 11:25thrice I was beaten with rods; once I was stoned; thrice I suffered shipwreck; a night and a day I have spent in the deep;

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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