Acts 27:43

But the centurion, wanting to rescue Paul, hindered them in their intention, and commanded that those who were able to swim to jump down first to go toward the land,

English Majority Text (NT)

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 the soldiers' decision was that they would kill the prisoners, lest any should swim away and escape.

44and the rest, some on boards and others on parts from the ship. And in this way it came about that all were brought to safety.

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Cross References

Acts 23:24and place mounts at their disposal, in order that they may put Paul on them, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.”

Acts 27:11But the centurion was persuaded by the helmsman and the ship owner, rather than by the things being said by Paul.

2 Corinthians 11:25Three times I was beaten with rods; once I was stoned; three times I was shipwrecked; a night and a day I have spent in the depth of the 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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