Acts 27:38

And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship by casting the wheat into the sea.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.

In Context

37In all, there were two hundred and seventy-six of us in the ship.

39And when it was day, they did not recognize the land: but they saw a certain bay with a beach, onto which they intended, if it were possible, to drive the ship.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:26For what does it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Acts 27:18As we were exceedingly tossed by the tempest, the next day they threw the cargo overboard;

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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