Acts 27:37

(and we were—all the souls in the ship—two hundred, seventy-six),

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.

In Context

36and all having become of good cheer, also took food themselves,

38and having eaten sufficient nourishment, they were lightening the ship, casting forth the wheat into the sea.

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Cross References

Acts 2:41then those, indeed, who gladly received his word were immersed, and there were added on that day, as it were, three thousand souls,

Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God,

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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