Acts 27:11
Nevertheless, the centurion believed the master and owner of the ship more than what was spoken by Paul.
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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
But the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot and the owner of the ship than by what Paul said.
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
But{G1161} the centurion{G1543} gave more{G3123} heed{G3982} to the master{G2942} and{G2532} to the owner of the ship,{G3490} than{G2228} to those things{G3588} which were spoken{G3004} by{G5259} Paul.{G3972}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
Nevertheless{G1161} the centurion{G1543} believed{G3982}{(G5712)} the master{G2942} and{G2532} the owner of the ship{G3490}, more{G3123} than{G2228} those things which were spoken{G3004}{(G5746)} by{G5259} Paul{G3972}.
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
Neverthelather the vndercaptayne beleved the governer and the master better then tho thinges which were spoken of Paul.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
Neuertheles ye vndercaptayne beleued the gouernoure of the shippe and ye master, more then it that was spoken of Paul.
Geneva Bible (1560)
Neuertheles the Centurion beleeued rather the gouernour and the master of the ship, then those things which were spoken of Paul.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
Neuerthelesse, the vnder captayne beleued the gouernour and the maister of the shippe, more then those thynges which were spoken of Paul.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
Webster's Bible (1833)
But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship than to those things which were spoken by Paul.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
but the centurion to the pilot and to the shipowner gave credence more than to the things spoken by Paul;
American Standard Version (1901)
But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship, than to those things which were spoken by Paul.
American Standard Version (1901)
But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship, than to those things which were spoken by Paul.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
But the captain gave more attention to the master and the owner of the ship than to what Paul said.
World English Bible (2000)
But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship than to those things which were spoken by Paul.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
But the centurion was more convinced by the captain and the ship’s owner than by what Paul said.
Referenced Verses
- Exod 9:20-21 : 20 He that feared the word of the LORD among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses. 21 And he that did not regard the word of the LORD left his servants and his cattle in the field.
- 2 Kgs 6:10 : 10 And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and he saved himself there, not once nor twice.
- Prov 27:12 : 12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.
- Ezek 3:17-18 : 17 Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel: therefore hear the word from my mouth, and give them warning from me. 18 When I say to the wicked, You shall surely die; and you do not give him warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand.
- Ezek 33:4 : 4 Then whoever hears the sound of the trumpet, and does not take warning; if the sword comes, and takes him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.
- Acts 27:21 : 21 But after long abstinence, Paul stood forth in their midst, and said, Sirs, you should have listened to me, and not have sailed from Crete, and incurred this harm and loss.
- Heb 11:7 : 7 By faith Noah, being warned by God of things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household; by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
- Rev 18:17 : 17 For in one hour such great riches came to nothing. And every captain, and all who travel by ship, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood far off,
Similar Verses (AI)
These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.
- Acts 27:6-105 verses79%
6 And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing to Italy; and he put us on it.
7 And when we had sailed slowly for many days, and barely came opposite Cnidus, the wind not allowing us, we sailed under Crete, opposite Salmone;
8 And with difficulty passing it, came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.
9 Now when much time had been spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was already past, Paul admonished them,
10 And said to them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will result in disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also of our lives.
- Acts 27:39-446 verses79%
39 And when it was day, they did not recognize the land: but they observed a certain creek with a shore, into which they planned, if it were possible, to run the ship.
40 And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves to the sea, loosed the rudder bands, and hoisted the mainsail to the wind, and made for shore.
41 And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the bow stuck fast, and remained immovable, but the stern was broken up by the violence of the waves.
42 And the soldiers' plan was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them swim away and escape.
43 But the centurion, wanting to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to land:
44 And the rest, some on boards, and some on parts of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they all escaped safely to land.
- Acts 27:20-3213 verses78%
20 And when neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then lost.
21 But after long abstinence, Paul stood forth in their midst, and said, Sirs, you should have listened to me, and not have sailed from Crete, and incurred this harm and loss.
22 And now I exhort you to take courage: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but only of the ship.
23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
24 Saying, Do not fear, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar: and indeed, God has granted you all those who sail with you.
25 Therefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it will be just as it was told to me.
26 However, we must be cast upon a certain island.
27 But when the fourteenth night had come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the sailors sensed that they were nearing land;
28 And they sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.
29 Then fearing lest we should be driven upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for daybreak.
30 And as the sailors were attempting to escape from the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under pretext of laying out anchors from the prow,
31 Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.
32 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall away.
- Acts 27:12-187 verses77%
12 And because the harbor was not suitable to winter in, the majority advised to sail from there also, if by any means they might reach Phoenix, to winter there; which is a harbor of Crete, facing southwest and northwest.
13 And when the south wind blew softly, they assumed they had obtained their purpose, setting sail, they sailed close by Crete.
14 But not long after, a tempestuous wind arose, called Euroclydon.
15 And when the ship was caught, and could not face the wind, we let her be driven.
16 And running under a certain island called Clauda, we had much work to secure the boat:
17 Which when they had taken up, they used aids to undergird the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, they lowered the sail, and so were driven.
18 And being exceedingly tossed by a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;
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26 When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take care what you do, for this man is a Roman.
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12 Then the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
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1 And when it was determined that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.
- Acts 23:10-112 verses71%
10 And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing that Paul might be torn to pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the barracks.
11 The following night the Lord stood by him and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so must you also bear witness in Rome.
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23 And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have freedom, and that he should permit none of his friends to minister or come to him.
- Jonah 1:11-133 verses70%
11 Then they said to him, What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm for us? for the sea was rough, and was tempestuous.
12 And he said to them, Take me up, and throw me into the sea; so shall the sea be calm for you: for I know that for my sake this great storm is upon you.
13 Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring it to land; but they could not: for the sea worked, and was tempestuous against them.
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24 And some were persuaded by the things which were spoken, and some did not believe.
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16 And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard, but Paul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier who guarded him.
- Acts 23:17-182 verses69%
17 Then Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, Take this young man to the chief captain, for he has something to tell him.
18 So he took him and brought him to the chief captain and said, Paul the prisoner called me to him and asked me to bring this young man to you, as he has something to tell you.
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6 However, they expected that he would swell up or suddenly fall down dead; but after they had looked a long time and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god.
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32 Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down to them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.
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7 Who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.
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29 Then immediately those who were about to examine him departed from him; and the chief captain also was afraid, after he realized he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.
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14 And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
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23 And he called two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen at the third hour of the night;