Acts 27:24
‘Don't be afraid, Paul,’ he told me. ‘You have to stand trial before Caesar. See, God has graciously given to you everyone who is sailing with you.’
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23Last night an angel of my God and whom I serve, stood beside me.
25So men, have courage! I trust God, and I'm convinced things will happen just as I was told.
Cross References
Genesis 15:1After all this had happened, God spoke to Abram in a vision, telling him, “Don't be afraid, Abram! I am your protector, and your truly great reward!”
Genesis 19:21“Fine—I'll do as you ask,” he replied. “I won't destroy this town you've mentioned.
Genesis 30:27“Please be so kind as to stay,” Laban replied, “because I have discovered that the Lord has blessed me because of you.”
Genesis 39:23The chief jailer didn't bother with anything for Joseph took care of it all for the Lord was with him and made him successful.
1 Kings 17:13Elijah said to her, “Don't be afraid. Go home and do what you said. But first make me a small loaf of bread from what you have and bring it to me. Then make something for yourself and your son.
Job 35:8No—your sins only affect people like yourself, and whatever good you do only affects them too.
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 →