The Acts of the Apostles 27:38
“And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.”
The Acts of the Apostles 27:38 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, casting the wheat into the sea.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, throwing out the wheat into the sea.
- DARBYDarby
- And having satisfied themselves with food, they lightened the ship, casting out the wheat into the sea.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- When they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, throwing out the wheat into the sea.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and having eaten sufficient nourishment, they were lightening the ship, casting forth the wheat into the sea.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.
Context: The Acts of the Apostles 27
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.
40And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.
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.