Acts 27:43

But the centurion, desiring to save Paul, stayed them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves overboard, and get first to the land:

Revised Version 1895

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’ counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.

44and the rest, some on planks, and some on other things from the ship. And so it came to pass, that they all escaped safe to the land.

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Cross References

Proverbs 16:7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Acts 23:24and he bade them provide beasts, that they might set Paul thereon, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.

Acts 27:11But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship, than to those things which were spoken by Paul.

2 Corinthians 11:25Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day have I been in the deep;

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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