Acts 27:37
There were in the ship two hundred and seventy-six souls, all told.
Montgomery New Testament
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 themselves took food.
38After eating a hearty meal, they began to lighten the ship by throwing the wheat overboard.
Cross References
Acts 2:41Then those who welcomed his message were baptized, and in that day about three thousand souls were added to them;
Romans 13:1Every one should be in the higher authorities; for there is no authority apart from God. The authorities that now exist have been 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 →