Acts 27:43

But the centurion, wanting to save Paul, stopped them from doing it and ordered those who could swim to jump in first and go toward the land,

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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

42Now the plan of the soldiers was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim away and escape.

44followed by the rest, some on planks and some on things from the ship. And in this way they all escaped safely to the land.

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Cross References

Acts 23:24and provide mounts to set Paul on so as to deliver him safely to Felix, the governor.”

Acts 27:11But the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and ship owner rather than by what Paul said.

2 Corinthians 11:25three times I was beaten with rods; once I was stoned; three times I was shipwrecked (I spent twenty-four hours 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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