The Acts of the Apostles 27:39
“And 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.”
The Acts of the Apostles 27:39 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And when it was day, they knew not the land; but they discovered a certain creek that had a shore, into which they minded, if they could, to thrust in the ship.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they perceived a certain bay with a beach, and they took counsel whether they could drive the ship upon it.
- DARBYDarby
- And when it was day they did not recognise the land; but they perceived a certain bay having a strand, on which they were minded, if they should be able, to run the ship ashore;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- When it was day, they didn't recognize the land, but they noticed a certain bay with a beach, and they decided to try to drive the ship onto it.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And when the day came, they were not discerning the land, but a certain creek were perceiving having a beach, into which they took counsel, if possible, to thrust forward the ship,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And 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.
Context: The Acts of the Apostles 27
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.
41And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.
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.