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Finally, Paul called the crew together and said, “Men, you should have listened to me in the first place and not left Crete. You would have avoided all this damage and loss. <a href="/esv/acts/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> Since they had been without food for a long time, Paul stood up among them and said, “Men, you should have listened to me and not have set sail from Crete and incurred this injury and loss. <a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After the men had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up among them and said, “Men, you should have followed my advice not to sail from Crete. Then you would have averted this disaster and loss. <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> There being also much time without food, at that time having stood up in their midst, Paul said, "It behooved you indeed, O men, having been obedient to me, not to have set sail from Crete and to have incurred this disaster and loss. <a href="/kjv/acts/27.htm">King James Bible</a> But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. <a href="/nkjv/acts/27.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/acts/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When many had lost their appetites, Paul then stood among them and said, “Men, you should have followed my advice and not have set sail from Crete, and thereby spared yourselves this damage and loss. <a href="/nasb/acts/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> When they had gone a long time without food, then Paul stood up in their midst and said, &#8220Men, you ought to have followed my advice and not to have set sail from Crete and incurred this damage and loss. <a href="/nasb77/acts/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when they had gone a long time without food, then Paul stood up in their midst and said, “Men, you ought to have followed my advice and not to have set sail from Crete, and incurred this damage and loss. <a href="/lsb/acts/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when they had gone a long time without food, then Paul stood up in their midst and said, “Men, you ought to have followed my advice to not set sail from Crete and to avoid this damage and loss. <a href="/amp/acts/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After they had gone a long time without food [because of seasickness and stress], Paul stood up before them and said, “Men, you should have followed my advice and should not have set sail from Crete, and brought on this damage and loss. <a href="/csb/acts/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Since they had been without food for a long time, Paul then stood up among them and said, “You men should have followed my advice not to sail from Crete and sustain this damage and loss. <a href="/hcsb/acts/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Since many were going without food, Paul stood up among them and said, &#8220You men should have followed my advice not to sail from Crete and sustain this damage and loss. <a href="/asv/acts/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when they had been long without food, then Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have set sail from Crete, and have gotten this injury and loss. <a href="/cev/acts/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Since none of us had eaten anything for a long time, Paul stood up and told the men: You should have listened to me! If you had stayed on in Crete, you would not have had this damage and loss. <a href="/erv/acts/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when they had been long without food, then Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have set sail from Crete, and have gotten this injury and loss. <a href="/gwt/acts/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Since hardly anyone wanted to eat, Paul stood among them and said, "Men, you should have followed my advice not to sail from Crete. You would have avoided this disaster and loss. <a href="/gnt/acts/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> After everyone had gone a long time without food, Paul stood before them and said, "You should have listened to me and not have sailed from Crete; then we would have avoided all this damage and loss. <a href="/isv/acts/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> After they had gone a long time without food, Paul stood among his shipmates and said, "Men, you should have listened to me and not have sailed from Crete. You would have avoided this hardship and damage. <a href="/msb/acts/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After the men had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up among them and said, ?Men, you should have followed my advice not to sail from Crete. Then you would have averted this disaster and loss. <a href="/net/acts/27.htm">NET Bible</a> Since many of them had no desire to eat, Paul stood up among them and said, "Men, you should have listened to me and not put out to sea from Crete, thus avoiding this damage and loss. <a href="/nheb/acts/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When they had been long without food, Paul stood up in the middle of them, and said, "Sirs, you should have listened to me, and not have set sail from Crete, and have gotten this injury and loss. <a href="/wbt/acts/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But after long abstinence, Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened to me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When for a long time they had taken but little food, Paul, standing up among them, said, "Sirs, you ought to have listened to me and not have sailed from Crete. You would then have escaped this suffering and loss. <a href="/web/acts/27.htm">World English Bible</a> When they had been long without food, Paul stood up in the middle of them and said, “Sirs, you should have listened to me, and not have set sail from Crete and have gotten this injury and loss. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And there having been long fasting, then Paul having stood in the midst of them, said, “It was necessary, indeed, O men—having listened to me—not to set sail from Crete, and to save this hurt and damage; <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> There being also much time without food, at that time having stood up in their midst, Paul said, "It behooved you indeed, O men, having been obedient to me, not to have set sail from Crete and to have incurred this disaster and loss. <a href="/ylt/acts/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And there having been long fasting, then Paul having stood in the midst of them, said, 'It behoved you, indeed, O men -- having hearkened to me -- not to set sail from Crete, and to save this hurt and damage; <a href="/slt/acts/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And there being much abstinence from food, then Paul having stood in the midst of them, said, Truly it was fitting, O men, having obeyed me, not to be conveyed from Crete, and gain this violence and damage.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And after they had fasted a long time, Paul standing forth in the midst of them, said: You should indeed, O ye men, have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and have gained this harm and loss. <a href="/cpdv/acts/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And after they had fasted for a long time, Paul, standing in their midst, said: “Certainly, men, you should have listened to me and not set out from Crete, so as to cause this injury and loss. <a href="/nabre/acts/27.htm">New American Bible</a> When many would no longer eat, Paul stood among them and said, “Men, you should have taken my advice and not have set sail from Crete and you would have avoided this disastrous loss. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Since they had been without food for a long time, Paul then stood up among them and said, “Men, you should have listened to me and not have set sail from Crete and thereby avoided this damage and loss.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as no man among them had eaten anything, Paul stood up in the midst of them, and said, Men, if you had listened to me, we would not have sailed from Crete, and we would have been spared this loss and suffering. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when no one was able to endure the situation, then Paulus arose in their midst and said, “If you men had believed me, we would not have sailed from Crete, and we would have been spared this loss and this suffering.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But, after long abstinence from food, Paul stood up in the midst of them, and said: men, you ought to have been persuaded by me, and not to have put to sea from Crete; and you would have avoided this damage and loss. <a href="/godbey/acts/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And there being much fasting, Paul standing in their midst, said, O men, truly it behooved you obeying me, not to depart from Crete, and incur this injury and loss. <a href="/haweis/acts/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now after being a long while without food, then stood up Paul in the midst of them, and said, Ye ought, my friends, to have been persuaded by me, and not have sailed from Crete, and got this loss and damage. <a href="/mace/acts/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and our spirits droop with fasting: when Paul presented himself, and said, "well, my friends, it had been, if I could have prevail'd upon you, to have sav'd your selves all this perplexity and loss by staying at Crete. <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When for a long time they had taken but little food, Paul, standing up among them, said, "Sirs, you ought to have listened to me and not have sailed from Crete. You would then have escaped this suffering and loss. <a href="/worrell/acts/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, after long abstinence from food, then Paul, standing up in the midst of them, said, "Ye ought, indeed, O men, hearkening to me, not to have set sail from Crete, and to have incurred this violence and loss. <a href="/worsley/acts/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But after long abstinence from food, Paul stood up in the midst of them and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not loosed from Crete, and so have saved this damage and loss. <a href="/parallel/acts/27-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=9060" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm">The Storm at Sea</a> …20When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the great storm continued to batter us, we abandoned all hope of being saved. 21<a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">After</a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that."></a> <a href="/greek/5225.htm" title="5225: hyparchousēs (V-PPA-GFS) -- To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb).">the men had gone</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: Pollēs (Adj-GFS) -- Much, many; often. ">a long</a> <a href="/greek/776.htm" title="776: asitias (N-GFS) -- From asitos; fasting.">time without food,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulos (N-NMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: statheis (V-APP-NMS) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">stood up</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">among them</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3319.htm" title="3319: mesō (Adj-DNS) -- Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun)."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/5599.htm" title="5599: ō (I) -- A primary interjection; as a sign of the vocative case, O; as a note of exclamation, oh."></a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andres (N-VMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">“Men,</a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: Edei (V-IIA-3S) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">you should have</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/3980.htm" title="3980: peitharchēsantas (V-APA-AMP) -- From a compound of peitho and archo; to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice.">followed my advice</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I."></a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/321.htm" title="321: anagesthai (V-PNM/P) -- From ana and ago; to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away.">to sail</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2914.htm" title="2914: Krētēs (N-GFS) -- Crete. Of uncertain derivation; Crete, an island in the Mediterranean.">Crete.</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/2770.htm" title="2770: kerdēsai (V-ANA) -- To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. From kerdos; to gain.">you would have averted</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautēn (DPro-AFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5196.htm" title="5196: hybrin (N-AFS) -- (a) insult, injury, outrage, (b) damage, loss. From huper; insolence, i.e. Insult, injury.">disaster</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2209.htm" title="2209: zēmian (N-AFS) -- Damage, loss, detriment. Probably akin to the base of damazo; detriment.">loss.</a> 22But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because you will not experience any loss of life, but only of the ship.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jonah/1-12.htm">Jonah 1:12</a> “Pick me up,” he answered, “and cast me into the sea, so it may quiet down for you. For I know that I am to blame for this violent storm that has come upon you.” <a href="/proverbs/1-25.htm">Proverbs 1:25-27</a> because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, / in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you, / when your dread comes like a storm, and your destruction like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish overwhelm you. <a href="/ezekiel/2-5.htm">Ezekiel 2:5</a> And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. <a href="/matthew/11-20.htm">Matthew 11:20-24</a> Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. / “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. ... <a href="/luke/16-31.htm">Luke 16:31</a> Then Abraham said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’” <a href="/jeremiah/44-4.htm">Jeremiah 44:4-6</a> Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets again and again, saying: ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate.’ / But they did not listen or incline their ears; they did not turn from their wickedness or stop burning incense to other gods. / Therefore My wrath and anger poured out and burned in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem, so that they have become the desolate ruin they are today. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-15.htm">2 Chronicles 36:15-16</a> Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. / But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. <a href="/isaiah/30-9.htm">Isaiah 30:9-11</a> These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. / They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!” <a href="/jeremiah/25-4.htm">Jeremiah 25:4-7</a> And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear. / The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever. / Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’ ... <a href="/matthew/24-25.htm">Matthew 24:25</a> See, I have told you in advance. <a href="/luke/24-25.htm">Luke 24:25</a> Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! <a href="/1_samuel/8-19.htm">1 Samuel 8:19-20</a> Nevertheless, the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We must have a king over us. / Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to judge us, to go out before us, and to fight our battles.” <a href="/2_kings/17-13.htm">2 Kings 17:13-14</a> Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” / But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God. <a href="/nehemiah/9-26.htm">Nehemiah 9:26-30</a> But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies. / So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies. / But as soon as they had rest, they again did evil in Your sight. So You abandoned them to the hands of their enemies, who had dominion over them. When they cried out to You again, You heard from heaven, and You delivered them many times in Your compassion. ... <a href="/isaiah/42-23.htm">Isaiah 42:23-25</a> Who among you will pay attention to this? Who will listen and obey hereafter? / Who gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? They were unwilling to walk in His ways, and they would not obey His law. / So He poured out on them His furious anger and the fierceness of battle. It enveloped them in flames, but they did not understand; it consumed them, but they did not take it to heart.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the middle of them, and said, Sirs, you should have listened to me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.after.<a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Acts 27:33-35</a> And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing… <a href="/psalms/107-5.htm">Psalm 107:5,6</a> Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them… ye should.<a href="/acts/27-9.htm">Acts 27:9,10</a> Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, … <a href="/genesis/42-22.htm">Genesis 42:22</a> And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.not.<a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Acts 27:13</a> And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/4-3.htm">Abstinence</a> <a href="/acts/24-19.htm">Better</a> <a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Crete</a> <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Damage</a> <a href="/acts/26-26.htm">Escaped</a> <a href="/acts/23-14.htm">Food</a> <a href="/acts/26-25.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Gained</a> <a href="/acts/21-1.htm">Gotten</a> <a href="/acts/23-9.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Incurred</a> <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Injury</a> <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/acts/26-13.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/acts/17-33.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/acts/26-9.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/acts/27-11.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Sail</a> <a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Sailed</a> <a href="/acts/27-19.htm">Sailing</a> <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Sirs</a> <a href="/mark/14-35.htm">Spared</a> <a href="/acts/26-6.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/acts/26-30.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/acts/27-20.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Undergo</a> <a href="/acts/20-34.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/4-3.htm">Abstinence</a> <a href="/romans/3-1.htm">Better</a> <a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Crete</a> <a href="/acts/28-5.htm">Damage</a> <a href="/acts/27-44.htm">Escaped</a> <a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Food</a> <a href="/acts/27-27.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/28-23.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/romans/4-1.htm">Gained</a> <a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">Gotten</a> <a href="/acts/28-5.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/romans/10-16.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/galatians/2-11.htm">Incurred</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Injury</a> <a href="/acts/27-22.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/acts/27-27.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-2.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/acts/28-19.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/acts/27-24.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/27-24.htm">Sail</a> <a href="/acts/28-10.htm">Sailed</a> <a href="/acts/27-24.htm">Sailing</a> <a href="/acts/27-25.htm">Sirs</a> <a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Spared</a> <a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/acts/27-23.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/acts/27-28.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">Undergo</a> <a href="/acts/27-31.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 27</div>1. <a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Paul shipping toward Rome,</a> 10. <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">foretells of the danger of the voyage,</a> 11. <a href="/acts/27-11.htm">but is not believed.</a> 14. <a href="/acts/27-14.htm">They are tossed to and fro by a storm;</a> 41. <a href="/acts/27-41.htm">and suffer shipwreck;</a> 44. <a href="/acts/27-44.htm">yet all come safe to land.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>After the men had gone a long time without food This phrase highlights the dire situation faced by those on the ship. The lack of food indicates the severity of the storm and the desperation of the crew and passengers. In the ancient world, food shortages during sea voyages were common, especially when weather conditions prevented normal activities like fishing or cooking. This situation sets the stage for Paul's leadership and divine insight, reminiscent of Old Testament figures like Joseph, who provided guidance during times of famine (Genesis 41).Paul stood up among them and said Paul's action of standing up signifies taking a position of authority and leadership. Despite being a prisoner, Paul assumes a role of influence, demonstrating the respect he commanded even in difficult circumstances. This mirrors his broader mission as an apostle, where he often took leadership roles in guiding early Christian communities (<a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Acts 14:23</a>). His boldness is a testament to his faith and conviction, qualities that are central to his character throughout the New Testament.Men, you should have followed my advice not to sail from Crete Paul refers to his earlier warning in <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Acts 27:10</a>, where he advised against setting sail due to the impending danger. This reflects his wisdom and discernment, possibly inspired by divine insight. Crete, an island in the Mediterranean, was a common stop for ancient ships. The decision to sail despite Paul's warning highlights human error and the consequences of ignoring prophetic counsel, a theme seen throughout Scripture (e.g., <a href="/jeremiah/25-4.htm">Jeremiah 25:4-7</a>).Then you would have averted this disaster and loss Paul's statement underscores the avoidable nature of their predicament had his advice been heeded. The "disaster and loss" refer to the shipwreck and the potential loss of life and cargo. This serves as a lesson on the importance of heeding godly counsel and the consequences of disobedience. It also foreshadows the eventual deliverance and survival of all aboard, illustrating God's sovereignty and protection, akin to the deliverance narratives found in the Old Testament (e.g., <a href="/exodus/14.htm">Exodus 14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle and central figure in this passage, who is on his way to Rome as a prisoner. He provides guidance and leadership during the storm. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_men.htm">The Men</a> Refers to the crew and passengers aboard the ship, including sailors, soldiers, and other prisoners. They are experiencing a severe storm and have been without food for a long time. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crete.htm">Crete</a> An island in the Mediterranean Sea. Paul had advised against sailing from Crete due to the dangerous conditions, but his advice was not heeded. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_storm.htm">The Storm</a> A severe storm that has caused the ship to be in peril, leading to a situation of desperation and fear among those on board. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_disaster_and_loss.htm">The Disaster and Loss</a> Refers to the consequences of not heeding Paul's warning, resulting in the ship being caught in a storm and facing potential shipwreck.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heeding_godly_advice.htm">The Importance of Heeding Godly Advice</a> Ignoring wise counsel can lead to unnecessary hardship and loss. Paul’s advice was rooted in divine wisdom, and disregarding it resulted in disaster. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_crisis.htm">Leadership in Crisis</a> Paul demonstrates leadership by standing up and speaking truth during a time of crisis. Believers are called to be voices of reason and faith in challenging situations. <a href="/topical/t/trusting_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trusting in God’s Sovereignty</a> Despite the storm and the initial disregard of his advice, Paul remains confident in God’s plan. Trusting in God’s sovereignty provides peace amidst life’s storms. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_learning_from_mistakes.htm">Repentance and Learning from Mistakes</a> The situation serves as a reminder to learn from past mistakes and to be open to correction and guidance in the future. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Paul’s actions show that faith is not passive. It involves taking initiative and providing guidance based on God’s wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 27</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'not_known,_not_heard'_mean.htm">What events occurred during Paul's voyage to Rome?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_paul_foresee_the_shipwreck.htm">In Acts 27:9–10, how could Paul, with no maritime expertise, accurately predict the ship’s disaster when seasoned sailors disagreed? </a> <a href="/q/was_paul,_a_jew,_fluent_in_greek.htm">Acts 21:37-40 - How plausible is it that Paul, a 'Jew of Tarsus,' was fluent in Greek and immediately recognized as such by a Roman commander?</a> <a href="/q/does_evidence_confirm_felix's_act.htm">Acts 24:27 notes Felix left Paul imprisoned to appease the Jews; does archeological or historical data confirm this reported political concession?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) After long abstinence . . .--We find from <a href="/context/acts/27-35.htm" title="And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat.">Acts 27:35-38</a> that there was still a fair supply of food on board, but. as they could not tell how long it might be before they reached a harbour, the crew, amounting, with passengers, to two hundred and seventy-six men (<a href="/acts/27-37.htm" title="And we were in all in the ship two hundred three score and sixteen souls.">Acts 27:37</a>), had been naturally put on reduced rations, and the storm, and the sacrifice which they had been obliged to make of all their goods that could be spared probably made cooking all but impossible.Paul stood forth in the midst of them.--The narrative implies that while others had burst into the wailing cries of despair, calling, we may believe, like the sailors in <a href="/jonah/1-5.htm" title="Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man to his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.">Jonah 1:5</a>, "every man unto his god," the Apostle had passed his hours of darkness in silent communing with God, and now came forward with the assurance that his prayers were heard. With the feeling natural to one whose counsel had been slighted, he reminds them that if they had followed it they would have been spared the harm and loss (the same words are used in the Greek as in <a href="/acts/27-10.htm" title="And said to them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.">Acts 27:10</a>) to which they were now exposed. "Sirs," as in <a href="/acts/14-15.htm" title="And saying, Sirs, why do you these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach to you that you should turn from these vanities to the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:">Acts 14:15</a>; <a href="/acts/19-25.htm" title="Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, you know that by this craft we have our wealth.">Acts 19:25</a>, answers to the Greek for "men." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - And when they had been long without food for but after long abstinence, A.V. and T.R.; then Paul for Paul, A.V.; set sail for loosed, A.V.; and gotten for to have gained, A.V.; injury for harm, A.V. Long without food (πολλῆς ἀσιτίας ὑπαρχούσης). Ἀσιτία is only found here in the Bible; but it was the common medical term for loss of the appetite, and such is the most natural rendering here. There is nothing about "long abstinence" in the text, nor does the verb ὑπαρχούσης admit of being translated "when they had been." It describes a present condition. The literal rendering is, when there was a great (or, general) loss of appetite among the crew. The terror, the discomfort, the sea-sickness, the constant pressure of danger and labor, the difficulty of cooking, the unpalatableness of the food, combined to take away relish of their food, and they were becoming weak for want of nourishment. Have gotten (κερδῆσαι). Schleusner, Bengel, Meyer, Alford, and the 'Speaker's Commentary' explain this as equivalent to "have avoided," or "have escaped," and quote Josephus ('Ant. Jud,' it. 3:2), Τὸ μιανθῆναι τὰς χεῖρας κερδαίνειν, "To avoid staining their hands;" and ' Bell. Jud.,' it. 16:4 (towards the close of Agrippa's speech), Τῆς ἥττης ὄνειδος κερδήσετε," You will gain (i.e. avoid) the disgrace of defeat," like the use in Latin of lucrifacere. But it is simpler on the whole to understand it in the sense of "getting" as the fruit of your own conduct. We should say in English, "What have yon gained by this? Nothing but loss and shame." Compare too the phrase Τὰ ὀψώνια τῆς ἀμαρτίας θάνατος (<a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a>). So Liddell and Scott give us one use of κερδαίνειν, to gain a loss, 1.e. reap disadvantage, and quote from Euripides, 'Hecuba,' 1. 518 (516, Scholefield), διπλᾶ δάκρυα κερδᾶναι, "to gain double weeping." Injury (ὕβριν); see ver. 10, note. In the A.V. "to have gained" observe the same idiom as in ver. 10, "and there to winter." <a href="/commentaries/acts/27-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[After] τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. [the men] had gone ὑπαρχούσης (hyparchousēs) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5225.htm">Strong's 5225: </a> To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb). a long Πολλῆς (Pollēs) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. time without food, ἀσιτίας (asitias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> From asitos; fasting. Paul Παῦλος (Paulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. stood up σταθεὶς (statheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. among them ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [and] said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Men, ἄνδρες (andres) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. you should have Ἔδει (Edei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. followed my advice πειθαρχήσαντάς (peitharchēsantas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3980.htm">Strong's 3980: </a> From a compound of peitho and archo; to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. to sail ἀνάγεσθαι (anagesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_321.htm">Strong's 321: </a> From ana and ago; to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. Crete. Κρήτης (Krētēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2914.htm">Strong's 2914: </a> Crete. Of uncertain derivation; Crete, an island in the Mediterranean. Then τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. [you would have averted] κερδῆσαί (kerdēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2770.htm">Strong's 2770: </a> To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. From kerdos; to gain. this ταύτην (tautēn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. disaster ὕβριν (hybrin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5196.htm">Strong's 5196: </a> (a) insult, injury, outrage, (b) damage, loss. From huper; insolence, i.e. Insult, injury. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. loss. ζημίαν (zēmian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2209.htm">Strong's 2209: </a> Damage, loss, detriment. Probably akin to the base of damazo; detriment. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/27-21.htm">Acts 27:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/27-21.htm">Acts 27:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/27-21.htm">Acts 27:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/27-21.htm">Acts 27:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/27-21.htm">Acts 27:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/27-21.htm">Acts 27:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/27-21.htm">Acts 27:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/27-21.htm">Acts 27:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/27-21.htm">Acts 27:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/27-21.htm">Acts 27:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 27:21 When they had been long without food (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/27-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 27:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 27:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/27-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 27:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 27:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>