Acts 27:43

But the centurion, wanting to spare Paul’s life, thwarted their plan. He commanded those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land.

Berean Standard Bible

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

42The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners so none of them could swim to freedom.

44The rest were to follow on planks and various parts of the ship. In this way everyone was brought safely to land.

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Cross References

Proverbs 16:7When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

Acts 23:24Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.”

Acts 27:11But contrary to Paul’s advice, the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and by the owner of the ship.

2 Corinthians 11:25Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea.

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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