Acts 27:23

I know this, because last night God, the one to whom I belong and whom I serve, sent an angel who came and stood by me.

Translation for Translators

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 now, I urge you, do not be afraid, because none of us will die. The storm will destroy the ship but not us.

24The angel said to me, ‘Paul, do not be afraid! You (sg) must go to Rome and stand before the Emperor there so that he can judge you. I want you to know that God has made it clear to me that all those who are traveling by ship with you will also survive.’

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Cross References

Exodus 19:5So now, if you will do what I tell you and obey all that I command you, you will be my own people. All the people-groups on the earth are mine, but you will be ◄dearer/more special► to me than all the other people-groups.

Psalms 116:16I am one of those who serve Yahweh; I serve him like my mother did. He has freed/saved me from dying (OR, from being fastened by chains).

Psalms 143:12I am one who serves you; so because you faithfully love me, kill my enemies and get rid of all those who ◄oppress/cause trouble for► me.

Song of Solomon 6:3I belong to the one who loves me, and the one who loves me belongs to me; he enjoys kissing my lips like [MET] a shepherd enjoys taking care of his sheep.

Isaiah 44:21Yahweh says, “You descendants of [MTY] Jacob, you people of Israel who should be serving me, I created you, and I will not forget you.

Jeremiah 32:38They will be my people, and I will be their 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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