Acts 27:15

“And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.”

"And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive." - Acts 27:15
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What does Acts 27:15 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 27:15 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive." This verse is part of a larger narrative in the book of Acts that describes the journey of the apostle Paul as a prisoner…

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Surrendering to the Storm: Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos

The story recounted in Acts 27 captures a pivotal moment in the life of the Apostle Paul and his companions as they faced a powerful storm while at sea. The specific verse, Acts 27:15, states: "And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive."…

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A Prayer for Divine Guidance in Life's Storms

Heavenly Father, As I approach Your throne of grace today, I reflect on the words of Acts 27:15, which resonates deeply with the trials and tribulations of life. "And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive." In this moment, I seek your…

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Acts 27:15 - "And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive."
Acts 15:27 - "We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth."
Acts 17:27
"We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth." - Acts 15:27
Acts 15:15 - "And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,"
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Acts 27:26 - "Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island."
Acts 27:27 - "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;"
Acts 11:27 - "¶ And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch."
Acts 17:15
Acts 27:14 - "But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon."
Acts 27:36 - "Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat."
Acts 27:32 - "Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off."
"And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written," - Acts 15:15
Acts 27:18 - "And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;"
Acts 27:37 - "And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls."
Acts 20:27 - "For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God."
Acts 26:27 - "King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest."
Acts 27:19 - "And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship."
Acts 27:38 - "And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea."
Acts 27:31 - "Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved."
Acts 10:27 - "And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together."
Acts 27:6 - "And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein."
Acts 27:23 - "For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,"
Acts 27:42 - "And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape."
Acts 25:27 - "For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him."
Numbers 27:15 - "¶ And Moses spake unto the LORD, saying,"
Joshua 15:27 - "And Hazar-gaddah, and Heshmon, and Beth-palet,"
Acts 27:25 - "Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me."