Acts 27:20
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.
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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued to rage, all hope of being saved was finally abandoned.
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
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King James Version with Strong's Numbers
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Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
When at the last nether sunne nor starre in many dayes appered and no small tempest laye apon vs all hope that we shuld be saved was then taken awaye.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
But wha nether Sonne ner starres appeared in many dayes, and no small tempest laye vpon vs, all the hope of oure life was taken awaye.
Geneva Bible (1560)
And when neither sunne nor starres in many dayes appeared, and no small tempest lay vpon vs, all hope that we should be saued, was then taken away.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And when neither ye sunne nor starres in many dayes appeared, and no small tempest lay vpon vs, all hope that we should be saued, was then taken away.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on [us], all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
Webster's Bible (1833)
When neither sun nor stars shone on us for many days, and no small tempest pressed on us, all hope that we would be saved was now taken away.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
and neither sun nor stars appearing for more days, and not a little tempest lying upon us, thenceforth all hope was taken away of our being saved.
American Standard Version (1901)
And when neither sun nor stars shone upon `us' for many days, and no small tempest lay on `us,' all hope that we should be saved was now taken away.
American Standard Version (1901)
And when neither sun nor stars shone upon [us] for many days, and no small tempest lay on [us], all hope that we should be saved was now taken away.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And as we had not seen the sun or stars for a long time, and a great storm was on us, all hope of salvation was gone.
World English Bible (2000)
When neither sun nor stars shone on us for many days, and no small storm pressed on us, all hope that we would be saved was now taken away.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and a violent storm continued to batter us, we finally abandoned all hope of being saved.
Referenced Verses
- Eph 2:12 : 12 That at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
- 1 Thess 4:13 : 13 But I would not have you be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who are asleep, that you sorrow not, even as others who have no hope.
- Exod 10:21-23 : 21 And the LORD said to Moses, Stretch out your hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, a darkness which may be felt. 22 And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt for three days. 23 They saw not one another, nor did any rise from his place for three days; but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.
- Ps 105:28 : 28 He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they did not rebel against his word.
- Ps 107:25-27 : 25 For he commands, and raises the stormy wind, which lifts up the waves. 26 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble. 27 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits' end.
- Isa 57:10 : 10 You are wearied by the length of your way; yet you did not say, There is no hope: you have found the life of your hand; therefore you were not grieved.
- Jer 2:25 : 25 Withhold your foot from being unshod, and your throat from thirst: but you said, There is no hope: no; for I have loved foreign gods, and after them I will go.
- Ezek 37:11 : 11 Then he said to me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off.
- Jonah 1:4 : 4 But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty storm in the sea, so that the ship was about to be broken.
- Jonah 1:11-14 : 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. 14 Therefore they cried to the LORD, and said, We beseech you, O LORD, we beseech you, let us not perish for this man's life, and lay not upon us innocent blood: for you, O LORD, have done as it pleased you.
- Matt 8:24-25 : 24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we are perishing.
- Matt 24:29 : 29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
- 2 Cor 11:25 : 25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, a night and a day I have been in the deep;
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Acts 27:6-1914 verses83%
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.
11 Nevertheless, the centurion believed the master and owner of the ship more than what was spoken by Paul.
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;
19 And on the third day we cast out, with our own hands, the ship's tackle.
- Acts 27:21-222 verses81%
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.
- Acts 27:24-3310 verses80%
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.
33 And while the day was coming, Paul urged them all to take food, saying, This is the fourteenth day that you have waited and continued fasting, having taken nothing.
- Acts 27:37-448 verses75%
37 And we were in all on the ship two hundred seventy-six souls.
38 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship and threw the wheat into the sea.
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.
- Jonah 1:11-133 verses73%
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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1 And when they had escaped, they learned that the island was called Malta.
- Acts 21:1-22 verses71%
1 And it came to pass, that after we had departed from them and sailed, we came with a straight course to Coos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.
2 And finding a ship sailing over to Phoenicia, we boarded it and set forth.
- Matt 8:24-252 verses70%
24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.
25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we are perishing.
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4 And when we departed from there, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
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11 After three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered at the island, whose figurehead was the Twin Brothers.
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37 And a great storm of wind arose, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
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24 For we are saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees?
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8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed beyond measure, above strength, so much that we despaired even of life.
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24 But the ship was now in the middle of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
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13 From there we circled around and reached Rhegium. After one day the south wind blew, and the next day we came to Puteoli.
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15 We sailed from there, and the next day came opposite Chios; the following day we arrived at Samos, and stayed at Trogyllium; the next day we came to Miletus.