The Acts of the Apostles 27:37
“And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.”
The Acts of the Apostles 27:37 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And we were in all in the ship, two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.
- DARBYDarby
- And we were in the ship, all the souls, two hundred and seventy-six.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- In all, we were two hundred seventy-six souls on the ship.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- (and we were ; all the souls in the ship ; two hundred, seventy and six),
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.
Context: The Acts of the Apostles 27
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.
39And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.
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.