The Acts of the Apostles 27:36
“Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.”
The Acts of the Apostles 27:36 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Then were they all of better cheer, and they also took some meat.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Then were they all of good cheer, and themselves also took food.
- DARBYDarby
- And all taking courage, themselves also took food.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Then they all cheered up, and they also took food.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and all having become of good cheer, themselves also took food,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.
Context: The Acts of the Apostles 27
34Wherefore 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.
35And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat.
36Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.
37And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.
38And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.
About The Acts of the Apostles 27: The Voyage to Rome
Paul's ship is shipwrecked and they are stranded on the island of Malta.
Commentary
Acts 27 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Acts, as it marks the beginning of Paul's journey to Rome. After being arrested in Jerusalem, Paul is sent to Caesarea to stand trial before the Roman governor, Felix. However, Felix delays his decision, and Paul is kept in prison for two years. During this time, Paul is able to preach the gospel to Felix and his wife, Drusilla.