Acts 27:6 - Forerunner Commentary

Acts 27:6

4 When we had put to sea from there, we sailed under the shelter of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.

5 And when we had sailed over the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.

6 There the centurion found ^aan Alexandrian ship sailing to Italy, and he put us on board.

7 When we had sailed slowly many days, and arrived with difficulty off Cnidus, the wind not permitting us to proceed, we sailed under the shelter of ^aCrete off Salmone.

8 Passing it with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.

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9 Now when much time had been spent, and sailing was now dangerous ^abecause the Fast was already over, Paul advised them,

10 saying, “Men, I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives.”

Verse Comparison: Acts 27:6

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American Standard Version
And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy; and he put us therein.

Amplified® Bible
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship bound for Italy, and he transferred us to it.

Contemporary English Version
There the army captain found a ship from Alexandria that was going to Italy. So he ordered us to board that ship.

Darby English Version
and there the centurion having found a ship of Alexandria sailing to Italy, he made us go on board her.

Good News Bible
There the officer found a ship from Alexandria that was going to sail for Italy, so he put us aboard.

International Standard Version
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship bound for Italy and put us on it.

King James Version
And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.

New American Standard Bible
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy, and he put us aboard it.

New International Version
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board.

New King James Version
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing to Italy, and he put us on board.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy, and he put us aboard it.

Young's Literal Translation
and there the centurion having found a ship of Alexandria, sailing to Italy, did put us into it,

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