Acts 27:43

But the centurion, because he wanted to save Paul's life, prevented them from doing this, and ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and make for 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

42The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners so none of them could swim away and escape.

44The rest grabbed hold of planks and other wreckage, so that everyone was able to reach land safely.

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Cross References

Proverbs 16:7When the way that people live pleases the Lord, he makes even their enemies be at peace with them.

Acts 23:24Provide horses for Paul to ride to make sure he gets to Governor Felix safely.”

Acts 27:11But the centurion paid more attention to the advice of the ship's captain and its owner than to what Paul said.

2 Corinthians 11:25Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. Once I spent twenty-four hours adrift on the ocean.

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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