Acts 27
New King James Version
The Voyage to Rome Begins
27 And when (A)it was decided that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of the Augustan Regiment. 2 So, entering a ship of Adramyttium, we put to sea, meaning to sail along the coasts of Asia. (B)Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, was with us. 3 And the next day we landed at Sidon. And Julius (C)treated Paul kindly and gave him liberty to go to his friends and receive care. 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 (D)an 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 (E)Crete off Salmone. 8 Passing it with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.
Paul’s Warning Ignored
9 Now when much time had been spent, and sailing was now dangerous (F)because [a]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.” 11 Nevertheless the centurion was more persuaded by the helmsman and the owner of the ship than by the things spoken by Paul. 12 And because the harbor was not suitable to winter in, the majority advised to set sail from there also, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete opening toward the southwest and northwest, and winter there.
In the Tempest
13 When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete. 14 But not long after, a tempestuous head wind arose, called [b]Euroclydon. 15 So when the ship was caught, and could not head into the wind, we let her [c]drive. 16 And running under the shelter of an island called [d]Clauda, we secured the skiff with difficulty. 17 When they had taken it on board, they used cables to undergird the ship; and fearing lest they should run aground on the [e]Syrtis Sands, they struck sail and so were driven. 18 And because we were exceedingly tempest-tossed, the next day they lightened the ship. 19 On the third day (G)we threw the ship’s tackle overboard with our own hands. 20 Now when neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest beat on us, all hope that we would be saved was finally given up.
21 But after long abstinence from food, then Paul stood in the midst of them and said, “Men, you should have listened to me, and not have sailed from Crete and incurred this disaster and loss. 22 And now I urge you to take [f]heart, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. 23 (H)For there stood by me this night an angel of the God to whom I belong and (I)whom I serve, 24 saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar; and indeed God has granted you all those who sail with you.’ 25 Therefore take heart, men, (J)for I believe God that it will be just as it was told me. 26 However, (K)we must run aground on a certain island.”
27 Now when the fourteenth night had come, as we were driven up and down in the Adriatic Sea, about midnight the sailors sensed that they were drawing near some land. 28 And they took soundings and found it to be twenty fathoms; and when they had gone a little farther, they took soundings again and found it to be fifteen fathoms. 29 Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and [g]prayed for day to come. 30 And as the sailors were seeking to escape from the ship, when they had let down the skiff into the sea, under pretense of putting out anchors from the prow, 31 Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.” 32 Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the skiff and let it fall off.
33 And as day was about to dawn, Paul implored them all to take food, saying, “Today is the fourteenth day you have waited and continued without food, and eaten nothing. 34 Therefore I urge you to take nourishment, for this is for your survival, (L)since not a hair will fall from the head of any of you.” 35 And when he had said these things, he took bread and (M)gave thanks to God in the presence of them all; and when he had broken it he began to eat. 36 Then they were all encouraged, and also took food themselves. 37 And in all we were two hundred and seventy-six (N)persons on the ship. 38 So when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship and threw out the wheat into the sea.
Shipwrecked on Malta
39 When it was day, they did not recognize the land; but they observed a bay with a beach, onto which they planned to run the ship if possible. 40 And they [h]let go the anchors and left them in the sea, meanwhile loosing the rudder ropes; and they hoisted the mainsail to the wind and made for shore. 41 But striking [i]a place where two seas met, (O)they ran the ship aground; and the prow stuck fast and remained immovable, but the stern was being broken up by the violence of the waves.
42 And the soldiers’ plan was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim away and escape. 43 But the centurion, wanting to save Paul, kept them from their purpose, and commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to land, 44 and the rest, some on boards and some on parts of the ship. And so it was (P)that they all escaped safely to land.
Footnotes
- Acts 27:9 The Day of Atonement, late September or early October
- Acts 27:14 A southeast wind that stirs up broad waves; NU Euraquilon, a northeaster
- Acts 27:15 be driven
- Acts 27:16 NU Cauda
- Acts 27:17 M Syrtes
- Acts 27:22 courage
- Acts 27:29 Or wished
- Acts 27:40 cast off
- Acts 27:41 A reef
Acts 27
New American Standard Bible
Paul Is Sent to Rome
27 Now when it was decided that (A)we (B)would sail for (C)Italy, they proceeded to turn Paul and some other prisoners over to a centurion of the Augustan [a](D)cohort, named Julius. 2 And we boarded an Adramyttian ship that was about to sail to the regions along the coast of [b](E)Asia, and put out to sea accompanied by (F)Aristarchus, a (G)Macedonian of (H)Thessalonica. 3 The next day we put in at (I)Sidon; and Julius (J)treated Paul with consideration and (K)allowed him to go to his friends and receive care. 4 From there we put out to sea and sailed under the shelter of (L)Cyprus, because (M)the winds were contrary. 5 When we had sailed through the sea along the coast of (N)Cilicia and (O)Pamphylia, we landed at Myra in Lycia. 6 There the centurion found an (P)Alexandrian ship sailing for (Q)Italy, and he put us aboard it. 7 When we had sailed slowly for a good many days, and with difficulty had arrived off Cnidus, (R)since the wind did not permit us to go farther, we sailed under the shelter of (S)Crete, off Salmone; 8 and with difficulty (T)sailing past it, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea.
9 When considerable time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous, since even (U)the [c]fast was already over, Paul started admonishing them, 10 saying to them, “Men, I perceive that the voyage will certainly be with (V)damage and great loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.” 11 But the centurion was more persuaded by the (W)pilot and the [d]captain of the ship than by what was being said by Paul. 12 The harbor was not suitable for wintering, so the majority reached a decision to put out to sea from there, if somehow they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of (X)Crete facing southwest and northwest, and spend the winter there.
13 [e]When a moderate south wind came up, thinking that they had attained their purpose, they weighed anchor and began (Y)sailing along (Z)Crete, closer to shore.
Shipwreck
14 But before very long a violent wind, called [f]Euraquilo, (AA)rushed down from [g]the land; 15 and when the ship was caught in it and could not head up into the wind, we gave up and let ourselves be driven by the wind. 16 Running under the shelter of a small island called Cauda, we were able to get the ship’s [h]boat under control only with difficulty. 17 After they had hoisted it up, they used [i]supporting cables in undergirding the ship; and fearing that they might (AB)run aground on the shallows of Syrtis, they let down the [j]sea anchor and let themselves be driven along in this way. 18 The next day as we were being violently tossed by the storm, [k]they began to (AC)jettison the cargo; 19 and on the third day they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands. 20 Since neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small storm was assailing us, from then on all hope of our being saved was slowly abandoned.
21 [l]When many had lost their appetites, Paul then stood among them and said, “[m](AD)Men, you should have followed my advice and not have set sail from (AE)Crete, and thereby spared yourselves this (AF)damage and loss. 22 And yet now I urge you to (AG)keep up your courage, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. 23 For this very night (AH)an angel of the God to whom I belong, (AI)whom I also serve, (AJ)came to me, 24 saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; (AK)you must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has graciously granted you (AL)all those who are sailing with you.’ 25 Therefore, (AM)keep up your courage, men, for I believe God that [n]it will turn out exactly as I have been told. 26 But we must (AN)run aground on a certain (AO)island.”
27 But when the fourteenth night came, as we were being driven about in the Adriatic Sea, about midnight the sailors began to suspect that [o]they were approaching some land. 28 And they took soundings and found it to be twenty fathoms; and a little farther on they took another sounding and found it to be fifteen fathoms. 29 Fearing that we might (AP)run aground somewhere on the [p]rocks, they cast four anchors from the stern and [q]prayed for daybreak. 30 But as the sailors were trying to escape from the ship and had let down (AQ)the ship’s boat into the sea, on the pretense that they were going to lay out anchors from the bow, 31 Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men remain on the ship, you yourselves cannot be saved.” 32 Then the soldiers cut away the (AR)ropes of the ship’s boat and let it fall away.
33 Until the day was about to dawn, Paul kept encouraging them all to take some food, saying, “Today is the fourteenth day that you have been constantly watching and going without eating, having taken in nothing. 34 Therefore, I encourage you to take some food, for this is for your survival, for (AS)not a hair from the head of any of you will perish.” 35 Having said this, he took bread and (AT)gave thanks to God in the presence of them all, and he broke it and began to eat. 36 All (AU)of them [r]were encouraged and they themselves also took food. 37 We were 276 [s](AV)people on the ship in all. 38 When they had eaten enough, they began lightening the ship by (AW)throwing the wheat out into the sea.
39 Now when day came, (AX)they [t]could not recognize the land; but they did notice a bay with a beach, and they resolved to run the ship onto it if they could. 40 And casting off (AY)the anchors, they left them in the sea while at the same time they were loosening the ropes of the rudders; and they hoisted the foresail to the wind and were heading for the beach. 41 But they struck a [u]reef where two seas met and ran the ship aground; and the prow stuck firmly and remained immovable, while the stern started to break up due to the force of the waves. 42 The soldiers’ plan was to (AZ)kill the prisoners, so that none of them would swim away and escape; 43 but the centurion, (BA)wanting to bring Paul safely through, kept them from accomplishing their intention, and commanded that those who could swim were to [v]jump overboard first and get to land, 44 and the rest were to follow, some on planks, and others on various things from the ship. And so it happened that (BB)they all were brought safely to land.
Footnotes
- Acts 27:1 Normally 600 men (the number varied)
- Acts 27:2 I.e., west coast province of Asia Minor
- Acts 27:9 I.e., Day of Atonement in September or October, which was a dangerous time of year for navigation
- Acts 27:11 Or owner
- Acts 27:13 Lit a south wind having gently blown
- Acts 27:14 I.e., a northeaster
- Acts 27:14 Lit it
- Acts 27:16 Or skiff: a small boat in tow for emergencies, transportation to and from shore, etc.
- Acts 27:17 Lit helps
- Acts 27:17 Lit implement, an object designed to stabilize a boat from the stern against the wind.
- Acts 27:18 Lit they were doing a throwing out
- Acts 27:21 Lit there being much lack of appetite
- Acts 27:21 Lit O men
- Acts 27:25 Lit it will be
- Acts 27:27 Lit some land was approaching them
- Acts 27:29 Lit rough places
- Acts 27:29 Or wished for
- Acts 27:36 Lit became cheerful
- Acts 27:37 Lit souls
- Acts 27:39 Lit were not recognizing
- Acts 27:41 Lit place
- Acts 27:43 Lit throw themselves
Hechos 27
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
Pablo sale para Roma
27 Cuando se decidió que deberíamos(A) embarcarnos para Italia(B), fueron entregados Pablo y algunos otros presos a un centurión de la compañía[a](C) Augusta, llamado Julio. 2 Embarcándonos en una nave Adramitena que estaba para salir hacia las regiones de la costa de Asia[b](D), nos hicimos a la mar acompañados por Aristarco, un macedonio(E) de Tesalónica(F).
3 Al día siguiente llegamos a Sidón(G). Julio trató con benevolencia(H) a Pablo, permitiéndole ir a sus amigos y ser atendido por ellos(I). 4 De allí partimos y navegamos al amparo de la isla de Chipre(J), porque los vientos eran contrarios(K). 5 Después de navegar atravesando el mar frente a[c] las costas de Cilicia(L) y de Panfilia(M), llegamos a Mira de Licia. 6 Allí el centurión halló una nave alejandrina(N) que iba[d] para Italia(O), y nos embarcó en ella.
7 Después de navegar lentamente por muchos días, y de llegar con dificultad frente a Gnido, pues el viento no nos permitió(P) avanzar más[e], navegamos al amparo de la isla de Creta(Q), frente a Salmón. 8 Costeándola(R) con dificultad, llegamos a un lugar llamado Buenos Puertos, cerca del cual estaba la ciudad de Lasea.
La tempestad en el mar
9 Cuando ya había pasado mucho tiempo y la navegación se había vuelto peligrosa, pues hasta el Ayuno[f](S) había pasado ya, Pablo los amonestaba, 10 diciéndoles: «Amigos[g], veo que de seguro este viaje va a ser con perjuicio y graves pérdidas(T), no solo del cargamento y de la nave, sino también de nuestras vidas».
11 Pero el centurión se persuadió más por lo que fue dicho por el piloto(U) y el capitán[h] del barco, que por lo que Pablo decía. 12 Como el puerto no era adecuado para invernar, la mayoría tomó la decisión de hacerse a la mar desde allí, para ver si les era posible arribar a Fenice, un puerto de Creta(V) que mira hacia el nordeste y el sudeste[i], y pasar el invierno allí.
13 Cuando comenzó a soplar un moderado[j] viento del sur, creyendo que habían logrado su propósito, levaron anclas y navegaban(W) costeando a Creta(X). 14 Pero no mucho después, desde tierra[k] comenzó a soplar[l] un viento huracanado(Y) que se llama Euroclidón[m], 15 y siendo azotada[n] la nave, y no pudiendo hacer frente al viento nos abandonamos a él y nos dejamos llevar a la deriva.
16 Navegando[o] al amparo de una pequeña isla llamada Clauda[p], con mucha dificultad pudimos sujetar el bote salvavidas. 17 Después que lo alzaron, usaron amarras[q] para sujetar la nave. Temiendo encallar(Z) en los bancos de Sirte, echaron el ancla flotante[r] y[s] se abandonaron a la deriva.
18 Al día siguiente, mientras éramos sacudidos furiosamente por la tormenta, comenzaron a arrojar la carga[t](AA). 19 Al tercer día, con sus propias manos arrojaron al mar los aparejos de la nave. 20 Como ni el sol ni las estrellas aparecieron por muchos días, y una tempestad no pequeña se abatía sobre nosotros, desde entonces fuimos abandonando toda esperanza de salvarnos.
21 Cuando habían pasado muchos días sin comer[u], Pablo se puso en pie en medio de ellos y dijo: «Amigos[v], debían haberme hecho caso[w] y no haber salido de Creta(AB), evitando[x] así este perjuicio y pérdida(AC). 22 Pero ahora los exhorto a tener buen ánimo(AD), porque no habrá pérdida de vida entre ustedes, sino solo del barco.
23 »Porque esta noche estuvo en mi presencia(AE) un ángel del Dios(AF) de quien soy y a quien sirvo(AG), 24 diciendo: “No temas, Pablo; has de comparecer ante César(AH); pero ahora, Dios te ha concedido todos los que navegan contigo(AI)”. 25 Por tanto, tengan buen ánimo(AJ) amigos[y], porque yo confío en Dios, que acontecerá[z] exactamente como se me dijo. 26 Pero tenemos que encallar(AK) en alguna isla(AL)».
27 Llegada la decimocuarta noche, mientras éramos llevados a la deriva en el mar Adriático, a eso de la medianoche los marineros presentían que se estaban acercando a tierra[aa]. 28 Echaron la sonda y hallaron que había 20 brazas (36 metros) de profundidad. Pasando un poco más adelante volvieron a echar la sonda y hallaron 15 brazas (27 metros). 29 Temiendo que en algún lugar fuéramos a dar contra los escollos[ab](AM), echaron cuatro anclas por la popa y ansiaban que amaneciera.
30 Como los marineros trataban de escapar de la nave y habían bajado el bote salvavidas(AN) al mar, bajo pretexto de que se proponían echar las anclas desde la proa, 31 Pablo dijo al centurión y a los soldados: «Si estos no permanecen en la nave, ustedes no podrán salvarse». 32 Entonces los soldados cortaron las amarras(AO) del bote y dejaron que se perdiera.
33 Cuando estaba a punto de amanecer, Pablo exhortaba a todos a que tomaran alimento, diciendo: «Hace ya catorce días[ac] que, velando continuamente, están en ayunas, sin tomar ningún alimento. 34 Por eso les aconsejo que tomen alimento, porque esto es necesario para sobrevivir. Porque ni un solo cabello de la cabeza de ninguno de ustedes perecerá(AP)».
35 Habiendo dicho esto, Pablo tomó pan y dio gracias a Dios en presencia de todos; y partiéndolo(AQ), comenzó a comer. 36 Entonces todos, teniendo ya buen ánimo(AR), tomaron también alimento. 37 En total éramos en la nave 276 personas[ad](AS). 38 Una vez saciados, aligeraron la nave arrojando el trigo al mar(AT).
39 Cuando se hizo de día, no reconocían la tierra(AU), pero podían distinguir una bahía que tenía playa, y decidieron[ae] lanzar la nave hacia ella[af], si les era posible. 40 Cortando las anclas(AV), las dejaron[ag] en el mar, aflojando al mismo tiempo las amarras de los timones. Izando la vela de proa al viento, se dirigieron hacia la playa. 41 Pero chocando contra un escollo[ah] donde se encuentran dos corrientes[ai], encallaron la nave; la proa se clavó y quedó inmóvil, pero la popa se rompía por la fuerza de las olas.
42 El plan de los soldados era matar a los presos, para que ninguno de ellos escapara(AW) a nado. 43 Pero el centurión, queriendo salvar a Pablo(AX), impidió su propósito, y ordenó que los que pudieran nadar se arrojaran primero por la borda y llegaran a tierra, 44 y que los demás siguieran, algunos en tablones, y otros en diferentes objetos de la nave. Y así sucedió que todos llegaron salvos a tierra(AY).
Footnotes
- 27:1 I.e. tropa.
- 27:2 I.e. provincia occidental de Asia Menor.
- 27:5 Lit. a lo largo de.
- 27:6 Lit. navegaba.
- 27:7 I.e. el viento no les permitió entrar al puerto.
- 27:9 I.e. el Día de Expiación.
- 27:10 Lit. Hombres.
- 27:11 O dueño.
- 27:12 O posiblemente, el suroeste y el noroeste.
- 27:13 Lit. habiendo soplado moderadamente un.
- 27:14 Lit. ella.
- 27:14 Lit. se lanzó.
- 27:14 I.e. viento del nordeste.
- 27:15 Lit. arrebatada.
- 27:16 Lit. Corriendo.
- 27:16 Algunos mss. antiguos dicen: Cauda.
- 27:17 Lit. refuerzos.
- 27:17 O posiblemente, la vela.
- 27:17 Lit. así.
- 27:18 Lit. hacían la descarga.
- 27:21 Lit. Y habiendo una larga abstinencia de alimentos, entonces.
- 27:21 Lit. Hombres.
- 27:21 Lit. obedecido.
- 27:21 Lit. obteniendo.
- 27:25 Lit. hombres.
- 27:25 Lit. será.
- 27:27 Lit. que alguna tierra se acercaba a ellos.
- 27:29 O las rocas.
- 27:33 Lit. Hoy es el decimocuarto día.
- 27:37 Lit. almas.
- 27:39 Lit. decidiendo.
- 27:39 Algunos mss. antiguos dicen: traer la nave a salvo a la costa.
- 27:40 O dejaban.
- 27:41 Lit. lugar.
- 27:41 Lit. mares.
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