Acts 27:43

“But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:”

"But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:" - Acts 27:43
Commentary

What does Acts 27:43 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 27:43 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land." This verse comes from the Book of…

Read full commentaryDevotional

A Divine Intervention: The Rescue of Paul

In an age of uncertainty, fear, and peril, we often find ourselves adrift in turbulent waters—not just physically but spiritually and emotionally. The story of Paul’s shipwreck as recounted in Acts 27:43 paints a vivid picture of divine providence at a time when it seemed all…

Read devotionalPrayer

A Prayer of Divine Intervention and Purpose

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, we come before You with open hearts, seeking Your presence and guidance in our lives. We gather in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, to reflect upon Your mighty works and the lessons within Your Word, particularly the story of…

Read prayer

Artwork for Acts 27:43

See all →
Acts 27:43 - "But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:"
Acts 13:43
Acts 9:43 - "And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner."
Isaiah 43:27 - "Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed against me."
Acts 2:43 - "And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles."
Genesis 27:43 - "Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;"
Acts 17:27
Acts 10:43 - "To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins."
Genesis 43:27 - "And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive?"
Matthew 27:43 - "He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God."
Acts 13:43 - "Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God."
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."
"And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner." - Acts 9:43
Acts 7:43 - "Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon."
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."
Genesis 27:43 KJV Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;
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."
"Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed against me." - Isaiah 43:27
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."