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Acts 27

Acts 27:26

The Storm at Sea · Acts 27:13–26
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Translations

Modern
However, we must run aground on some island.”
Traditional
Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.
Literal
But it is necessary for us to fall upon a certain island.”
Latin
In insulam autem quamdam oportet nos devenire.

Original

Greek
English
However, we must run aground on some island.”

Notes

Acts 27:21–26

Paul spoke to the crew. He first criticized them for not listening to him (27:10–12). Then, he encouraged them by sharing the angel's assurance that everyone would survive.

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

Parallels

Jonah 1:4–10

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caesarea Luke (Person) Luke, Gospel of Paul the Apostle Sailors Salvation Travel

Topics

Mariners (Sailors): Perils of Paul: The Ship Encounters a Storm Paul: The Ship is Wrecked, and all on Board Take Refuge on the Island of Melita (Malta) Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: The Destruction of the Ship Predicted and Fulfilled