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Acts 27:43

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 27:43

Verse 43 of 44

Scripture focus

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:

Acts 27:43 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 27:43

Theological / Devotional

Willing to save. Literally, “desiring to save.” The centurion had great personal respect for Paul and his traveling companions. He realized, also, that all on board owed their lives to Paul (see vs. 9, 10, 21-26, 31, 34-36). They which could swim. The ship apparently ran aground close to the shore. Those able to swim were permitted to swim ashore first, leaving the available planking of the ship for those who could not swim.

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