Acts 27:23

For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong, whom also I worship—his angel 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

22Now I urge you to take courage, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only the loss of the ship.

24and said, 'Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar, and see, God in his kindness has given to you all those who are sailing with you.'

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Cross References

Exodus 19:5Now then, if you obediently listen to my voice and keep my covenant, then you will be my special possession from among all peoples, for all the earth is mine.

Psalms 116:16Yahweh, indeed, I am your servant; 1 I am your servant, the son of your servant woman; 1 you have taken away my bonds. 1

Psalms 143:12In your covenant faithfulness cut off my enemies 1 and destroy all the enemies of my life, 1 for I am your servant.

Song of Solomon 6:3I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine; 1 he grazes among the lilies with pleasure. The man speaking to the woman 1

Isaiah 44:21Think about these things, Jacob, and Israel, for you are my servant: 1 I have formed you; you are my servant: Israel, you will not be forgotten by me. 1

Jeremiah 32:38Then they 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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