The Acts of the Apostles 27:44
“And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.”
The Acts of the Apostles 27:44 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the rest, some they carried on boards, and some on those things that belonged to the ship. And so it came to pass, that every soul got safe to land.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and the rest, some on planks, and some on other things from the ship. And so it came to pass, that they all escaped safe to the land.
- DARBYDarby
- and the rest, some on boards, some on some of the things that came from the ship; and thus it came to pass that all got safe to land.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- and the rest should follow, some on planks, and some on other things from the ship. So it happened that they all escaped safely to the land.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and the rest, some indeed upon boards, and some upon certain things of the ship; and thus it came to pass that all came safe unto the land.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land. ###
Context: The Acts of the Apostles 27
42And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
43But 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:
44And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.
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.