Acts 27:23

You see, I work for God, and last night he sent one of his angel messengers to me. He came and stood beside me,

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In The King James Version

For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,

In Context

22But listen. Don’t be frightened. I’m telling you that none of us will die. But the wind and the waves will wreck this ship.

24and he said, ‘Paul, don’t be frightened. You have to go and stand in front of Caesar, the big boss in Rome. And God will be good to all the other men that are with you on this ship too. None of them will die.’

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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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