Acts 27:34

Translations

Modern

So for your own preservation, I urge you to eat something, because not a single hair of your head will be lost.”

Traditional

Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you.

Literal

Therefore I exhort you to take food, for this is for your preservation; for not one hair of your head will perish.”

Latin

Propter quod rogo vos accipere cibum pro salute vestra: quia nullius vestrum capillus de capite peribit.

Original

Greek

English

So for your own preservation, I urge you to eat something, because not a single hair of your head will be lost.”

Notes

Acts 27:33–35

Paul acts like a true leader. He personally evaluates a dangerous situation, decides on a plan, and guides others to solve the problem (compare Nehemiah 1–3; contrast with Jonah 1). Paul’s positive example and strong faith in God encouraged the others to eat and remain hopeful (Acts 27:22–25).

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

Paul's Journey to Romec. AD 56
Paul is shipwrecked by a stormc. AD 57

Related verses

Matthew 10:30
And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
1 Kings 1:52
And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.”
Luke 21:18
Yet not even a hair of your head will perish.
Mark 8:2–3
“I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat.
1 Timothy 5:23
Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.
Luke 12:7
And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Philippians 2:5
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus:
Matthew 15:32
Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.”

Glossary

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

Topics

Fasting: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Mariners (Sailors): Perils of Natural Life: should be Taken all Due Care 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 Trouble: The People in the Shipwreck

Acts 27:34

Translations?

Original?

Notes?

Events?

Related verses?

Glossary?

Topics?