Acts 27:10

Translations

Modern

“Men, I can see that our voyage will be filled with disaster and great loss, not only to ship and cargo, but to our own lives as well.”

Traditional

And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.

Literal

…saying to them, “Men, I see that the voyage is about to be with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and of the ship, but also of our lives.”

Latin

…dicens eis: Viri, video quoniam cum injuria et multo damno non solum oneris, et navis, sed etiam animarum nostrarum incipit esse navigatio.

Original

Greek

English

“Men, I can see that our voyage will be filled with disaster and great loss, not only to ship and cargo, but to our own lives as well.”

Notes

Acts 27:10–11

Paul understood the consequences if they continued. He warned the ship's officers. But they and the Roman officer were not likely to listen to an imprisoned Jewish rabbi with no sailing experience. Later, however, they would respect him more (27:30–36, 42–43).

Acts 27:1–28:16

The graphic language describing sailing in the story of Paul's journey to Rome provides one of the best accounts of an ancient sea journey.
This is the last "we" section in Acts (see also 16:10–17; 20:5–15; 21:1–18). During Paul's two years of imprisonment, Luke probably researched his gospel throughout Judea and Galilee. Here, as part of Paul's sailing group, he had a personal witness of the dangers at sea.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Events

Journey to Rome beginsc. AD 56
Paul's Journey to Romec. AD 56

Related verses

Acts 27:20–26
When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the great storm continued to batter us, we abandoned all hope of being saved.
Daniel 2:30
And to me this mystery has been revealed, not because I have more wisdom than any man alive, but in order that the interpretation might be made known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind.
Amos 3:7
Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.
Acts 27:41–44
But the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was being broken up by the pounding of the waves.
Psalm 25:14
The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.
Acts 27:34
So for your own preservation, I urge you to eat something, because not a single hair of your head will be lost.”
2 Kings 6:9–10
Then the man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Be careful not to pass by this place, for the Arameans are going down there.”
Genesis 41:16–25
“I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer.”
Genesis 41:38–39
So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”
Acts 27:31
But Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men remain with the ship, you cannot be saved.”
1 Peter 4:18
And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caesarea Julius Luke (Person) Luke, Gospel of Malta Paul the Apostle Phoenix Sailors Salvation Titus, Letter to Travel

Topics

Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena: Phenomena of The Autumnal Weather on the Mediterranean Paul: Predicts Misfortune to the Ship; his Counsel not Heeded, and the Voyage Resumes Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: The Destruction of the Ship Predicted and Fulfilled Ship used in Commerce

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