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1 When and it was determined of the to sail us to the Italy, they delivered the both Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion, by name Julius, of a cohort of Augustus. |
Sail into Italy – In company with other prisoners and under a strong guard. R3204:2, 1568:6, 1569:2
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2 Having gone on board and a ship Adramyttium, being about to sail the in the Asia places, we were put to sea, being with up Aristarchus a Macedonian of Thessalonica. |
We – Paul's company seems to have consisted of Luke, the writer of this account, who uses the pronoun we; Trophimus ( Acts 21:29); Aristarchus. R2222:1, 4505:3
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3 On the and next day we were brought to Sidon; humanely and the Julius to the Paul having treated, permitted to the friends having gone care to have obtained. |
Courteously entreated – Paul found favor in the eyes of the captain of the guard. R1569:2
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4 And from thence having put to sea we sailed under the Cyprus, because the the winds to be contrary. |
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5 The, and deep that by the Cilicia and Pamphylia having sailed through, we came down to Myra of the Lycia. |
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6 And there having found the centurion a ship Alexandrian sailing for the Italy, put us into it. |
He put us therein – They were transferred to an Egyptian vessel laden with a cargo of wheat and passengers enroute to Rome. R4505:3
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7 In many and days sailing slowly, and scarcely being by the Cnidus, not permitting an approach us of the wind, we sailed under the Crete by Salome; |
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8 with difficulty and sailing by her, we came to a place certain being called Fair havens, to which near was a city Lasea. |
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9 A long and time having elapsed, and being already hazardous of the sailing, because the even the fast already to have been past, advised the Paul, |
Paul admonished them – Possibly the result of his own judgment of the weather and his experience as a sail maker. R3204:3
Much time was spent – They tarried at the port of Fair Havens for better weather. Thus they were delayed until about October 1st, the Jewish New Year's Day. R4505:3
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10 saying to them: Men, I perceive, that with damage and much loss not only of the freight and of the ship, but also of the lives of us to be about to be the voyage. |
Also of our lives – Greek, psuche; souls, beings. E338
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11 The but centurion by the pilot and by the owner of the ship was persuaded rather, than by those by the Paul being spoken. |
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12 Inconvenient and of the harbor being to winter in, the greater part placed a wish to be led out from thence also, if possibly they might be able having come to Phenice to winter, a harbor of the Crete looking towards south-west and towards north-west. |
The more part – Those in authority. R4505:3
A conference was held respecting the wisdom of wintering there or going on. R3204:2
Phenice – A larger port. R4505:3
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13 Having blown gently and South wind, supposing the purpose to have been attained, having raised up, close passed by the Crete.
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14 After not much but beat against her a wind tempestuous, that being called Euroclydon. |
Tempestuous wind – A northeast wind (typhonic) struck the vessel suddenly. R4505:3
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15 Having been caught and the ship, and not being able to bear up against the wind, having given up we were driven. |
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16 A small island and certain having run under being called Clauda, scarcely we were able masters to become of the boat; |
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17 which having taken up, helps they used, undergirding the ship; fearing and lest into the quicksand they should fall, having lowered the mast, thus were driven. |
Undergirding the ship – By placing chains and ropes under her keel. R4505:6
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18 Exceedingly and being storm-tossed of us, on the next a throwing out they began; |
Lightened the ship – By casting overboard her heavier furniture, tackle, etc. R4505:6
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19 and on the third with their own hands the furniture of the ship they threw out. |
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20 Neither and sun, nor stars appearing for many days, a tempest and not small pressing, remaining was taken away all hope of the to be saved us. |
Neither sun nor stars – The Captain could not tell his whereabouts, for the compass had not yet been invented. R4505:6
No small tempest – "The voyage of life" frequently resembles the one of this study. R4506:1
"Jesus Savior, pilot me over life's tempestuous sea." (hymn) R4506:1
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21 Long but abstinence existing, than standing the Paul in midst of them, said: It was proper indeed, O men, having taken advice to me not to have loosed from the Crete, to have gained and the damage this and the loss. |
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22 And now I exhort you to take courage; loss for of a life not one shall be from of you, except the ship. |
Now I exhort you – After receiving the assurances of safety, the Apostle made the matter known to the ship's company. R3204:6
Whatever we know that is good or comforting or refreshing to ourselves, we should dispense to others. R3205:1
We should be prompt to tell others the best tidings we have. R3205:1
Be of good cheer – Throughout the storm all had lost courage and hope but him. R4506:3
Of any man's life – Greek, psuche; soul, being. E338
But of the ship – Divine providence alone can effect the ultimate salvation, through the wrecking of the earthen vessel. R4506:2
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23 Stood by for me this the night a messenger of the God, of whom I am to whom also I offer service, |
There stood my me – It was not for any wrongdoing that Paul was permitted to suffer as a prisoner. In the very midst of his trouble, the Lord showed him favor. F227; R1526:5,6
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24 saying: Not fear, O Paul: To Caesar thee it behooves to be presented; and lo, has graciously given to thee the God all those sailing with thee. |
Fear not, Paul – The Lord manifested his favor and encouraged him. The Apostle must have felt strengthened by this vision, and assurance of divine care. R3190:1
The Lord may lead in mysterious ways regarding our temporal matters and our service for him and his cause; but meantime he may permit trials and difficulties of various kinds to come as storms upon us. R3204:3
It was in obedience to his convictions of duty that he braved all those predicted adversities. F227; R1526:5
Thou must be brought – That is, on his account all the passengers and crew should escape with their lives from the wreck. R1569:2
That sail with thee – The Lord constantly witnessed with him to the truth of the gospel, by miracles and signs which mightily convinced the people. R1558:5
The divine care which accompanies the saints often proves a great blessing to their companions, even though, as in this case, they are worldly and unregenerate. R3204:5
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25 Therefore take you courage, men; I believe for in the God that thus it shall be in which manner it has been told to me. |
Be of good cheer – The true Christian in proper relationship with the Lord has at all times "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding." (Phil. 4:7) R4506:1
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26 On an island but certain it is necessary us to be cast. |
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27 When and fourteenth night was come, being driven along of us in the Adriatic, about middle of thew night suspected the sailors to draw near some to them country; |
Near to some country – The trained ears of the seamen in the night caught the sounds of the surf. R4506:3
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28 and having heaved the lead, they found fathoms twenty; a little and having intervened, and again having the lead, they found fathoms fifteen; |
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29 fearing and, lest on rough places we should fall, out of stern having thrown anchors four, they were wishing day to be. |
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30 The and sailors seeking to flee out of the ship and having lowered the boat into the sea, for an excuse as out of prow being about anchors to let down, |
And as the shipmen – Illustrating their selfish character, which explains why the Apostle did not preach the Gospel to them. R3205:2
About to flee – The sailors were selfishly intent upon using the only small boat available for their escape, and premeditated leaving the soldiers and the prisoners on the vessel. R3205:2, 1569:5
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31 said the Paul to the centurion and to the soldiers: If not these remain in the ship, you to be saved not are able. |
Paul said – When he discerned the evident intention of the sailors to escape in the small boat, leaving the passengers, unable to guide the vessel, at the mercy of the sea. R3205:4
Ye cannot be saved – That the deliverance would not be forced upon them, nor would it be granted to them without their cooperation. R1569:5
We have something to do in realizing the gracious promises of God to us. R3205:4
While praying and trusting, let us not slack our hands as respects the proper use of earthly means. R4506:6
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32 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and allowed her to fall. |
Cut off the ropes – The soldiers took immediate measures to frustrate the selfish scheme of the shipmen by cutting the ropes and letting the life-boat drift away, so the crew would use their efforts for the salvation of all. R1569:6
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33 Till and while about day to be, called upon the Paul all to partake of food, saying: Fourteenth to-day day looking for, without food you continue, nothing having taken. |
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34 Therefore I entreat you to partake of food; this for to the your salvation is; of not one for of you a hair from of the head will perish. |
Take some meat – He urged them to take food that they might be strengthened for the strenuous exertions of the coming day. R4506:3
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35 Having said and these, and having taken bread, he gave thanks to the God in presence of all, and having broken began to eat. |
He took bread – An ordinary repast for the satisfying of hunger and not as a memorial or symbol of our Lord's death. R1382:5
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36 Encouraged and becoming all, also they received food. |
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37 We were and in the ship the all souls, two hundred seventy six. |
276 souls – Beings. R205:2
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38 Being satisfied and of food, they lightened the ship, throwing the wheat into the sea. |
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39 When and day it was, the land not they knew; a bay but they perceived having a shore, into which they wished, if they were able, to force the ship. |
With a shore – Now known as St. Paul's Bay in the island of Malta. R4506:5
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40 And the anchors having cut off left in the sea, at the same time having loosed the bands of the rudders; and having hoisted the foresail to the wind, they pressed towards the shore. |
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41 Having fallen and into a place with a sea on both sides, they ran a ground the vessel; and the indeed prow having stuck fast remained immovable, the but stern was broken by the violence of the waves. |
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42 The and soldiers design was, that the prisoners they should kill, lest any one having swum out should escape. |
And the soldiers – Whose unworthiness to hear the Gospel message was thus shown. R3205:2
Kill the prisoners – Perceiving that the vessel would go to pieces, and that thus some prisoners might escape, they counselled their destruction. R3205:2, 1569:6
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43 The but centurion wishing to save the Paul, restrained them from the purpose, ordered and those being able to swim, having thrown off first to the land to go out; |
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44 and the remaining ones, some indeed on boards, some and on things of the from of the ship. And thus it happened all to be safely on the land. |
Some on boards – Some by swimming and others by floating on wreckage, reached the land. R3205:5
They escaped – Thus on Paul's account, all the passengers and crew escaped with their lives from the wreck. R1569:2, 1569:6
Through the favor of the centurion. R1569:6
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