Acts 27:43

But the centurion kept them from it, because he was desirous to preserve Paul. And those who were able to swim, he commanded to swim off first, and pass to the land.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:

In Context

42And the soldiers were disposed to slay the prisoners; lest they should resort to swimming, and escape from them.

44And the rest, he made to transport themselves on planks, and on other timbers of the ship. And so they all escaped safe to land.

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Cross References

Acts 23:24And provide also a saddle beast, that they may set Paul on it, and carry him safely to Felix the governor.

Acts 27:11But the centurion listened to the pilot, and to the owner of the ship, more than to the words of Paul.

2 Corinthians 11:25Three times was I beaten with rods: at one time I was stoned: three times I was in shipwreck, by day and by night; I have been in the sea, without a ship.

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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