Acts 27:42
“And the soldiers’ counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.”

What does Acts 27:42 mean?
In Acts 27:42 in the King James Version of the Bible, it says, "And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape." This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Apostle Paul's journey to Rome as a prisoner. The chapter…
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**Devotional: The Perils of Fear and the Promise of Grace** **Scripture: Acts 27:42** – "And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape." In the midst of a tempestuous storm and the intricate chaos of Act 27, Paul’s journey…
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Heavenly Father, We come before Your throne of grace today, deeply aware of the fragility of life and the challenges that surround us. We humbly seek You, as we reflect on the experiences of Paul during the tumultuous journey he faced, especially when the Soldiers’ counsel was…
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