Acts 27:29

“Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.”

"Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day." - Acts 27:29
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What does Acts 27:29 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 27:29 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day." This verse is a part of the narrative in the Book of Acts that recounts the apostle Paul's…

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Anchored in the Storm

Acts 27:29 (KJV) states, "Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day." This poignant verse emerges from a tumultuous scene in the life of the Apostle Paul as he journeys to Rome. Paul, a prisoner aboard a…

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Anchored in Faith: A Prayer for Safety and Hope

Heavenly Father, In the quiet moments of our hearts, as we reflect upon the storms of life, we approach Your throne of grace with reverence and humility. The winds may howl, and the waves may crash around us, yet we turn our thoughts to Acts 27:29, where the sailors, in their…

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Acts 28:29 - "And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves."