Acts 27:43
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:
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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
But the centurion wanted to spare Paul’s life and kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land,
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
But{G1161} the centurion,{G1543} desiring{G1014} to save{G1295} Paul,{G3972} stayed{G2967} them{G846} from{G3588} their purpose;{G1013} and{G5037} commanded that{G2753} they{G3588} who could{G1410} swim{G2860} should cast{G641} themselves overboard, and get{G1826} first{G4413} to{G1909} the land;{G1093}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
But{G1161} the centurion{G1543}, willing{G1014}{(G5740)} to save{G1295}{(G5658)} Paul{G3972}, kept{G2967}{(G5656)} them{G846} from their purpose{G1013}; and{G5037} commanded{G2753}{(G5656)} that they which could{G1410}{(G5740)} swim{G2860}{(G5721)} should cast{G641}{(G5660)} themselves first{G4413} into the sea, and get{G1826}{(G5750)} to{G1909} land{G1093}:
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
But the vndercaptayne willinge to save Paul kept the from their purpose and commaunded that they yt could swyme shulde cast the selves first in to ye see and scape to londe.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
But the vndercaptayne wyllinge to saue Paul, keped them from their purpose, and commaunded that they which coulde swymme, shulde cast them selues first in to the see, and escape vnto londe:
Geneva Bible (1560)
But the Centurion willing to saue Paul, stayed them from this counsell, and commaunded that they that coulde swimme, shoulde cast them selues first into the sea, and goe out to land:
Bishops' Bible (1568)
But the vnder captayne wyllyng to saue Paul, kept the from their purpose, & commaunded that they which coulde swymme, shoulde cast them selues first into the sea, and scape to lande:
Authorized King James Version (1611)
But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from [their] purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast [themselves] first [into the sea], and get to land:
Webster's Bible (1833)
But the centurion, desiring to save Paul, stopped them from their purpose, and commanded that those who could swim should throw themselves overboard first to go toward the land;
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
but the centurion, wishing to save Paul, hindered them from the counsel, and did command those able to swim, having cast themselves out first -- to get unto the land,
American Standard Version (1901)
But the centurion, desiring to save Paul, stayed them from their purpose; and commanded that they who could swim should cast themselves overboard, and get first to the land;
American Standard Version (1901)
But the centurion, desiring to save Paul, stayed them from their purpose; and commanded that they who could swim should cast themselves overboard, and get first to the land;
Bible in Basic English (1941)
But the captain, desiring to keep Paul safe, kept them from their purpose, and gave orders that those who had knowledge of swimming were to go off the ship and get first to land:
World English Bible (2000)
But the centurion, desiring to save Paul, stopped them from their purpose, and commanded that those who could swim should throw themselves overboard first to go toward the land;
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
But the centurion, wanting to save Paul’s life, prevented them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land,
Referenced Verses
- Acts 27:3 : 3 And the next day we landed at Sidon. And Julius courteously treated Paul, and gave him liberty to go to his friends to refresh himself.
- Acts 27:11 : 11 Nevertheless, the centurion believed the master and owner of the ship more than what was spoken by Paul.
- Acts 27:31 : 31 Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.
- 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;
- Prov 16:7 : 7 When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
- Acts 23:10 : 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.
- Acts 23:24 : 24 And provide animals to set Paul on, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.
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- Acts 27:38-425 verses89%
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.
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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 27:29-324 verses82%
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 27:6-2217 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.
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.
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.
- Acts 27:1-22 verses75%
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.
2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we set sail, intending to navigate by the coasts of Asia; and Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, was with us.
- Acts 27:24-274 verses74%
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;
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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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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.
- Acts 21:31-322 verses72%
31 And as they went about to kill him, news came to the chief captain of the band that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
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.
- 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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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.
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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.
- Acts 23:23-242 verses70%
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;
24 And provide animals to set Paul on, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.
- Acts 16:27-282 verses69%
27 The keeper of the prison, awakening from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing the prisoners had fled.
28 But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.
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27 This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them. Then I came with an army and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman.
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1 And when they had escaped, they learned that the island was called Malta.
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18 When they had examined me, they wanted to release me, because there was no cause for putting me to death.