Acts 27:26

However, it is necessary for us to run aground on a certain island.” 1 The Shipwreck

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.

In Context

25Therefore keep up your courage, men; for I believe God that it will be in the very manner it has been spoken to me.

27Now when it was the fourteenth night, as we were driven about in the Adriatic Sea, in the middle of the night the sailors sensed that land was approaching them.

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Cross References

Acts 27:17And having hoisted it up, they used cables for undergirding the ship; and being afraid lest they run aground in the Syrtes Shallows, they let down the driving anchor, thus they were being driven along by the wind.

Acts 28:1And when they were rescued, then they learned that the island was called Malta.

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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