Acts 27:37
In all, we were two hundred and seventy-six souls on the ship.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.
In Context
36Then they all cheered up, and they also took food.
38When they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, throwing out the wheat into the sea.
Cross References
Acts 2:41Then those who gladly received his word were baptised. There were added that day about three thousand souls.
Romans 13:1Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained 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 →