Acts 27:1
American King James And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.
American Standard Version And when it was determined that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the Augustan band.
King James And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.
World English Bible When it was determined that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the Augustan band.
Acts 27:2
American King James And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
American Standard Version And embarking in a ship of Adramyttium, which was about to sail unto the places on the coast of Asia, we put to sea, Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
King James And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
World English Bible Embarking in a ship of Adramyttium, which was about to sail to places on the coast of Asia, we put to sea, Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica being with us.
Acts 27:3
American King James And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go to his friends to refresh himself.
American Standard Version And the next day we touched at Sidon: and Julius treated Paul kindly, and gave him leave to go unto his friends and refresh himself.
King James And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.
World English Bible The next day, we touched at Sidon. Julius treated Paul kindly and gave him permission to go to his friends and refresh himself.
Acts 27:4
American King James And when we had launched from there, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
American Standard Version And putting to sea from thence, we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
King James And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
World English Bible Putting to sea from there, we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
Acts 27:5
American King James And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.
American Standard Version And when we had sailed across the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, `a city' of Lycia.
King James And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.
World English Bible When we had sailed across the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.
Acts 27:6
American King James And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.
American Standard Version And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy; and he put us therein.
King James And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.
World English Bible There the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy, and he put us on board.
Acts 27:7
American King James And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;
American Standard Version And when we had sailed slowly many days, and were come with difficulty over against Cnidus, the wind not further suffering us, we sailed under the lee of Crete, over against Salmone;
King James And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;
World English Bible When we had sailed slowly many days, and had come with difficulty opposite Cnidus, the wind not allowing us further, we sailed under the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone.
Acts 27:8
American King James And, hardly passing it, came to a place which is called The fair havens; near whereunto was the city of Lasea.
American Standard Version and with difficulty coasting along it we came unto a certain place called Fair Havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.
King James And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.
World English Bible With difficulty sailing along it we came to a certain place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.
Acts 27:9
American King James Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,
American Standard Version And when much time was spent, and the voyage was now dangerous, because the Fast was now already gone by, Paul admonished them,
King James Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,
World English Bible When much time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous because the Fast had now already gone by, Paul admonished them
Acts 27:10
American King James And said to them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
American Standard Version and said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the lading and the ship, but also of our lives.
King James And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
World English Bible and said to them, “Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.”
Acts 27:11
American King James Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
American Standard Version But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship, than to those things which were spoken by Paul.
King James Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
World English Bible But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship than to those things which were spoken by Paul.
Acts 27:12
American King James And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart there also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lies toward the south west and north west.
American Standard Version And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to put to sea from thence, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, and winter `there; which is' a haven of Crete, looking northeast and south-east.
King James And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
World English Bible Because the haven was not suitable to winter in, the majority advised going to sea from there, if by any means they could reach Phoenix and winter there, which is a port of Crete, looking southwest and northwest.
Acts 27:13
American King James And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing there, they sailed close by Crete.
American Standard Version And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close in shore.
King James And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
World English Bible When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to shore.
Acts 27:14
American King James But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.
American Standard Version But after no long time there beat down from it a tempestuous wind, which is called Euraquilo:
King James But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.
World English Bible But before long, a stormy wind beat down from shore, which is called Euroclydon.
Acts 27:15
American King James And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.
American Standard Version and when the ship was caught, and could not face the wind, we gave way `to it,' and were driven.
King James And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.
World English Bible When the ship was caught and couldn’t face the wind, we gave way to it and were driven along.
Acts 27:16
American King James And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
American Standard Version And running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat:
King James And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
World English Bible Running under the lee of a small island called Clauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat.
Acts 27:17
American King James Which when they had taken up, they used helps, under girding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, struck sail, and so were driven.
American Standard Version and when they had hoisted it up, they used helps, under-girding the ship; and, fearing lest they should be cast upon the Syrtis, they lowered the gear, and so were driven.
King James Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.
World English Bible After they had hoisted it up, they used cables to help reinforce the ship. Fearing that they would run aground on the Syrtis sand bars, they lowered the sea anchor, and so were driven along.
Acts 27:18
American King James And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;
American Standard Version And as we labored exceedingly with the storm, the next day they began to throw the `the freight' overboard;
King James And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;
World English Bible As we labored exceedingly with the storm, the next day they began to throw things overboard.
Acts 27:19
American King James And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship.
American Standard Version and the third day they cast out with their own hands the tackling of the ship.
King James And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship.
World English Bible On the third day, they threw out the ship’s tackle with their own hands.
Acts 27:20
American King James And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
American Standard Version And when neither sun nor stars shone upon `us' for many days, and no small tempest lay on `us,' all hope that we should be saved was now taken away.
King James And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
World English Bible When neither sun nor stars shone on us for many days, and no small storm pressed on us, all hope that we would be saved was now taken away.
Acts 27:21
American King James But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the middle of them, and said, Sirs, you should have listened to me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
American Standard Version And when they had been long without food, then Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have set sail from Crete, and have gotten this injury and loss.
King James But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
World English Bible When they had been long without food, Paul stood up in the middle of them and said, “Sirs, you should have listened to me, and not have set sail from Crete and have gotten this injury and loss.
Acts 27:22
American King James And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship.
American Standard Version And now I exhort you to be of good cheer; for there shall be no loss of life among you, but `only' of the ship.
King James And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship.
World English Bible Now I exhort you to cheer up, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship.
Acts 27:23
American King James For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
American Standard Version For there stood by me this night an angel of the God whose I am, whom also I serve,
King James For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
World English Bible For there stood by me this night an angel, belonging to the God whose I am and whom I serve,
Acts 27:24
American King James Saying, Fear not, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar: and, see, God has given you all them that sail with you.
American Standard Version saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must stand before Caesar: and lo, God hath granted thee all them that sail with thee.
King James Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
World English Bible saying, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar. Behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.’
Acts 27:25
American King James Why, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
American Standard Version Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even so as it hath been spoken unto me.
King James Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
World English Bible Therefore, sirs, cheer up! For I believe God, that it will be just as it has been spoken to me.
Acts 27:26
American King James However, we must be cast on a certain island.
American Standard Version But we must be cast upon a certain island.
King James Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.
World English Bible But we must run aground on a certain island.”
Acts 27:27
American King James But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;
American Standard Version But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven to and fro in the `sea of' Adria, about midnight the sailors surmised that they were drawing near to some country:
King James But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;
World English Bible But when the fourteenth night had come, as we were driven back and forth in the Adriatic Sea, about midnight the sailors surmised that they were drawing near to some land.
Acts 27:28
American King James And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.
American Standard Version and they sounded, and found twenty fathoms; and after a little space, they sounded again, and found fifteen fathoms.
King James And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.
World English Bible They took soundings and found twenty fathoms. After a little while, they took soundings again, and found fifteen fathoms.
Acts 27:29
American King James Then fearing lest we should have fallen on rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.
American Standard Version And fearing lest haply we should be cast ashore on rocky ground, they let go four anchors from the stern, and wished for the day.
King James Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.
World English Bible Fearing that we would run aground on rocky ground, they let go four anchors from the stern, and wished for daylight.
Acts 27:30
American King James And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under color as though they would have cast anchors out of the bow,
American Standard Version And as the sailors were seeking to flee out of the ship, and had lowered the boat into the sea, under color as though they would lay out anchors from the foreship,
King James And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship,
World English Bible As the sailors were trying to flee out of the ship and had lowered the boat into the sea, pretending that they would lay out anchors from the bow,
Acts 27:31
American King James Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, you cannot be saved.
American Standard Version Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved.
King James Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved.
World English Bible Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, “Unless these stay in the ship, you can’t be saved.”
Acts 27:32
American King James Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.
American Standard Version Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.
King James Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.
World English Bible Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the boat and let it fall off.
Acts 27:33
American King James And while the day was coming on, Paul sought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that you have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.
American Standard Version And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take some food, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye wait and continue fasting, having taken nothing.
King James And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.
World English Bible While the day was coming on, Paul begged them all to take some food, saying, “Today is the fourteenth day that you wait and continue fasting, having taken nothing.
Acts 27:34
American King James Why 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.
American Standard Version Wherefore I beseech you to take some food: for this is for your safety: for there shall not a hair perish from the head of any of you.
King James Wherefore 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.
World English Bible Therefore I beg you to take some food, for this is for your safety; for not a hair will perish from any of your heads.”
Acts 27:35
American King James And 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.
American Standard Version And when he had said this, and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all; and he brake it, and began to eat.
King James And 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.
World English Bible When he had said this and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all; then he broke it and began to eat.
Acts 27:36
American King James Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.
American Standard Version Then were they all of good cheer, and themselves also took food.
King James Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.
World English Bible Then they all cheered up, and they also took food.
Acts 27:37
American King James And we were in all in the ship two hundred three score and sixteen souls.
American Standard Version And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.
King James And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.
World English Bible In all, we were two hundred seventy-six souls on the ship.
Acts 27:38
American King James And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.
American Standard Version And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, throwing out the wheat into the sea.
King James And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.
World English Bible When they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, throwing out the wheat into the sea.
Acts 27:39
American King James 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.
American 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.
King James 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.
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.
Acts 27:40
American King James And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves to the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoisted up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.
American Standard Version And casting off the anchors, they left them in the sea, at the same time loosing the bands of the rudders; and hoisting up the foresail to the wind, they made for the beach.
King James And 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.
World English Bible Casting off the anchors, they left them in the sea, at the same time untying the rudder ropes. Hoisting up the foresail to the wind, they made for the beach.
Acts 27:41
American King James And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmovable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.
American Standard Version But lighting upon a place where two seas met, they ran the vessel aground; and the foreship struck and remained unmoveable, but the stern began to break up by the violence `of the waves'.
King James And 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.
World English Bible But coming to a place where two seas met, they ran the vessel aground. The bow struck and remained immovable, but the stern began to break up by the violence of the waves.
Acts 27:42
American King James And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
American Standard Version And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any `of them' should swim out, and escape.
King James And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
World English Bible The soldiers’ counsel was to kill the prisoners, so that none of them would swim out and escape.
Acts 27:43
American King James But 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:
American Standard Version But the centurion, desiring to save Paul, stayed them from their purpose; and commanded that they who could swim should cast themselves overboard, and get first to the land;
King James But 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:
World English Bible But the centurion, desiring to save Paul, stopped them from their purpose, and commanded that those who could swim should throw themselves overboard first to go toward the land;
Acts 27:44
American King James 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.
American 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible and the rest should follow, some on planks and some on other things from the ship. So they all escaped safely to the land.