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You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.&#8217 <a href="/nlt/acts/27.htm">New Living Translation</a> and he said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul, for you will surely stand trial before Caesar! What’s more, God in his goodness has granted safety to everyone sailing with you.’ <a href="/esv/acts/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> and he said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.’ <a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> saying, 'Fear not, Paul. It behooves you to stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted to you all those sailing with you.' <a href="/kjv/acts/27.htm">King James Bible</a> Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. <a href="/nkjv/acts/27.htm">New King James Version</a> saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar; and indeed God has granted you all those who sail with you.’ <a href="/nasb_/acts/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has graciously granted you all those who are sailing with you.’ <a href="/nasb/acts/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> saying, &#8216Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted you all those who are sailing with you.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/acts/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted you all those who are sailing with you.’ <a href="/lsb/acts/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted you all those who are sailing with you.’ <a href="/amp/acts/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and said, ‘Stop being afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has given you [the lives of] all those who are sailing with you.’ <a href="/csb/acts/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul. It is necessary for you to appear before Caesar. And indeed, God has graciously given you all those who are sailing with you.’ <a href="/hcsb/acts/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and said, &#8216Don&#8217t be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar. And, look! God has graciously given you all those who are sailing with you.&#8217 <a href="/asv/acts/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must stand before C锟絪ar: and lo, God hath granted thee all them that sail with thee. <a href="/cev/acts/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> to tell me, "Paul, don't be afraid! You will stand trial before the Emperor. And because of you, God will save the lives of everyone on the ship." <a href="/erv/acts/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must stand before Caesar: and lo, God hath granted thee all them that sail with thee. <a href="/gwt/acts/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The angel told me, 'Don't be afraid, Paul! You must present your case to the emperor. God has granted safety to everyone who is sailing with you.' <a href="/gnt/acts/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> and said, 'Don't be afraid, Paul! You must stand before the Emperor. And God in his goodness to you has spared the lives of all those who are sailing with you.' <a href="/isv/acts/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> and said, 'Stop being afraid, Paul! You must stand before the emperor. Indeed, God has given to you the lives of everyone who is sailing with you.' <a href="/msb/acts/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and said, ?Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.? <a href="/net/acts/27.htm">NET Bible</a> and said, 'Do not be afraid, Paul! You must stand before Caesar, and God has graciously granted you the safety of all who are sailing with you.' <a href="/nheb/acts/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> saying, 'Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you all those who sail with you.' <a href="/wbt/acts/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Cesar: and lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and he said, "'Dismiss all fear, Paul, for you must stand before Caesar; and God has granted you the lives of all who are sailing with you.' <a href="/web/acts/27.htm">World English Bible</a> saying, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar. Behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> saying, Do not be afraid Paul; it is necessary for you to stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted to you all those sailing with you; <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> saying, 'Fear not, Paul. It behooves you to stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted to you all those sailing with you.' <a href="/ylt/acts/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> saying, Be not afraid Paul; before Caesar it behoveth thee to stand; and, lo, God hath granted to thee all those sailing with thee; <a href="/slt/acts/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Saying, Fear not, Paul; Thou must stand before Caesar: and, behold, God has bestowed on thee as a gift all these sailing with thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Saying: Fear not, Paul, thou must be brought before Caesar; and behold, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. <a href="/cpdv/acts/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> saying: ‘Do not be afraid, Paul! It is necessary for you to stand before Caesar. And behold, God has given to you all those who are sailing with you.’ <a href="/nabre/acts/27.htm">New American Bible</a> and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You are destined to stand before Caesar; and behold, for your sake, God has granted safety to all who are sailing with you.’ <a href="/nrsvce/acts/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and he said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before the emperor; and indeed, God has granted safety to all those who are sailing with you.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to me, Fear not, Paul; you must stand before Cæsar: and behold, God has given to you all of them who sail with you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And he said to me, 'Do not fear, Paul, for you will stand before Caesar and, behold, God has given to you as a gift all who travel with you.' “ <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and said, Fear not, Paul; you must stand in the presence of Caesar; and behold, God has given you all that are sailing with you. <a href="/godbey/acts/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> saying, Fear not, Paul; for it behooveth thee to stand before Caesar: and, behold, God has given thee all those sailing along with thee. <a href="/haweis/acts/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must stand before C锟絪ar: and behold! God hath graciously given thee all who are sailing with thee. <a href="/mace/acts/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a> you must be brought before Cesar: and upon your account, the whole company now with you, will God preserve. <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and he said, "'Dismiss all fear, Paul, for you must stand before Caesar; and God has granted you the lives of all who are sailing with you.' <a href="/worrell/acts/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> saying, 'Fear not, Paul; it is necessary that you should stand before Caesar, and, behold, God has granted to you as a favor all those sailing with you.' <a href="/worsley/acts/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Fear not, Paul, thou must be brought before Cesar, and behold God hath given thee all that are sailing with thee. <a href="/parallel/acts/27-24.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=9092" 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> …23For just last night an angel of God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood beside me 24<a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">and said,</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.">‘Do not</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phobou (V-PMM/P-2S) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">be afraid,</a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paule (N-VMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul;</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: dei (V-PIA-3S) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">must</a> <a href="/greek/3936.htm" title="3936: parastēnai (V-ANA) -- Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.">stand before</a> <a href="/greek/2541.htm" title="2541: Kaisari (N-DMS) -- Of Latin origin; Caesar, a title of the Roman emperor.">Caesar.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">look,</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/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/5483.htm" title="5483: kecharistai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- (a) To show favor to, (b) To pardon, forgive, (c) To show kindness. ">has granted</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantas (Adj-AMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">the lives of all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/4126.htm" title="4126: pleontas (V-PPA-AMP) -- Another form for pleuo; which is used as an alternate in certain tenses; probably a form of pluno; to pass in a vessel.">sail</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.’</a> 25So take courage, men, for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me.…<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="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a> The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.” <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9-10</a> One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” <a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13</a> But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. <a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1</a> After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/daniel/10-12.htm">Daniel 10:12</a> “Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. <a href="/matthew/28-10.htm">Matthew 28:10</a> “Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.” <a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">2 Timothy 4:17</a> But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. <a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11</a> For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. <a href="/jeremiah/1-8.htm">Jeremiah 1:8</a> Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. <a href="/genesis/46-3.htm">Genesis 46:3-4</a> “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. / I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will surely bring you back. And Joseph’s own hands will close your eyes.” <a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a> But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. <a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Matthew 1:20</a> But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. <a href="/luke/2-10.htm">Luke 2:10</a> But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: <a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13</a> But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Saying, Fear not, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar: and, see, God has given you all them that sail with you.Fear not.<a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9,10</a> Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: … <a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1</a> After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.<a href="/genesis/46-3.htm">Genesis 46:3</a> And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:thou.<a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a> But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:<a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a> After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.<a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a> And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.lo.<a href="/acts/27-37.htm">Acts 27:37</a> And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a> And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:<a href="/genesis/18-23.htm">Genesis 18:23-32</a> And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/27-17.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/acts/24-19.htm">Behoveth</a> <a href="/acts/26-32.htm">Caesar</a> <a href="/acts/26-32.htm">Cesar</a> <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Dismiss</a> <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/acts/15-14.htm">Graciously</a> <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Sail</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Sailing</a> <a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/acts/26-6.htm">Trial</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/acts/27-26.htm">Behoveth</a> <a href="/acts/28-19.htm">Caesar</a> <a href="/acts/28-19.htm">Cesar</a> <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Dismiss</a> <a href="/acts/27-29.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Graciously</a> <a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/acts/27-31.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/27-40.htm">Sail</a> <a href="/acts/28-11.htm">Sailing</a> <a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-9.htm">Trial</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>and said, This phrase introduces a divine message delivered by an angel to Paul. In biblical narratives, angels often serve as messengers of God, bringing guidance, comfort, or instruction. This encounter emphasizes the direct communication between God and His chosen servants, highlighting the importance of divine intervention in critical moments.‘Do not be afraid, Paul; Fear is a common human response in perilous situations, and Paul, despite his strong faith, is no exception. The reassurance "Do not be afraid" is a frequent biblical exhortation, appearing in various contexts where God encourages His people to trust in His protection and plan (e.g., <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>, <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>). This phrase underscores God's awareness of human emotions and His desire to provide comfort and assurance.you must stand before Caesar. This statement reveals God's sovereign plan for Paul to testify in Rome, fulfilling the prophecy given to him earlier (<a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a>). Standing before Caesar signifies not only a legal trial but also an opportunity for Paul to witness to the highest authority in the Roman Empire. This aligns with the broader theme of Acts, where the gospel spreads from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>).And look, The word "look" serves as an attention-grabbing device, emphasizing the significance of the following statement. It indicates a shift in focus to a new, important piece of information that underscores God's providence and care.God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ This phrase highlights God's mercy and the power of intercessory prayer. Paul's presence on the ship brings divine favor to all aboard, reminiscent of how the presence of the righteous can bring blessings to others (<a href="/genesis/18-32.htm">Genesis 18:32</a>). It also reflects the biblical principle that God often spares many for the sake of a few faithful individuals. This assurance of safety for all passengers demonstrates God's control over nature and history, reinforcing the theme of divine sovereignty throughout the book of Acts.<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 to stand trial before Caesar. He is a prisoner but also a leader and source of hope for those on the ship. 2. <a href="/topical/a/angel_of_god.htm">Angel of God</a> A divine messenger who appears to Paul, delivering God's promise of safety and assurance of his mission to stand before Caesar. 3. <a href="/topical/c/caesar.htm">Caesar</a> The Roman Emperor, representing the highest earthly authority to whom Paul is destined to present his case. 4. <a href="/topical/s/ship's_crew_and_passengers.htm">Ship's Crew and Passengers</a> The group of individuals, including sailors, soldiers, and other prisoners, who are with Paul on the ship. Their lives are spared because of God's promise to Paul. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_mediterranean_sea.htm">The Mediterranean Sea</a> The body of water where the ship is caught in a storm, symbolizing the trials and uncertainties faced by Paul and his companions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_assurance_in_trials.htm">Divine Assurance in Trials</a> God provides assurance and peace even in the midst of life's storms. Just as Paul was assured of his safety and mission, believers can trust in God's promises during difficult times. <a href="/topical/p/purpose_in_god's_plan.htm">Purpose in God's Plan</a> Every believer has a purpose in God's plan. Paul's journey to Rome was not just about his trial but also about spreading the Gospel. We should seek to understand and fulfill our God-given purpose. <a href="/topical/i/intercession_and_influence.htm">Intercession and Influence</a> Paul's presence on the ship brought safety to all aboard. Our faith and prayers can have a profound impact on those around us, leading to blessings and protection. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_faith.htm">Courage and Faith</a> The command "Do not be afraid" is a call to courage and faith. In facing our own "storms," we are encouraged to trust in God's sovereignty and promises.<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's_the_universal_church_of_god.htm">What is the timeline of Paul's life events?</a> <a href="/q/do_paul's_safety_claims_defy_storm_deaths.htm">In Acts 27:22–26, do Paul’s assurances of safety contradict typical maritime fatalities in storms of that era? </a> <a href="/q/what_happened_on_paul's_trip_to_rome.htm">What events occurred during Paul's voyage to Rome?</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>(24) Fear not, Paul.--The words obviously came as an answer to the prayer, prompted by the fear, not of death or danger in itself, but lest the cherished purpose of his heart should be frustrated when it seemed on the very verge of attainment. The words that follow imply that his prayer had not been bounded by his own interests, but had included those who were sharing the danger with him. We are reminded, as by the parallelism of contrast, of the words in which Caesar bade the pilot of his ship not to fear, but to commit himself to the wind, seeing that he carried "Caesar and the fortune of Caesar" (Plutarch, de Fortun. Rom. p. 518).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - Stand for be brought, A.V.; granted for given, A.V. Stand; παραστῆναι, the proper word for standing before a judge; comp. <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Romans 14:10</a>, Πάντες παραστησόμεθα τῷ βήματι τοῦ Ξριστοῦ: and in the subscription to the Second Epistle to Timothy it is said that it was written "when Paul was brought before Nero the second time" (Greek, ὅτε ἐκ δευτέρου παρέστη Παῦλος τῷ Καίσαρι). God hath granted, etc. Doubtless in answer to his prayers. Compare the opposite statement in <a href="/ezekiel/14-14.htm">Ezekiel 14:14, 16, 18, 20</a>, "Though Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters; they only shall be delivered themselves;" and see also <a href="/genesis/18-26.htm">Genesis 18:26, 32</a>. Paul's calm courage and kind words, added to the proof they had of his prescient wisdom, were well calculated to inspire the crew with a reverential trust in him, and to rekindle their extinguished hope. <a href="/commentaries/acts/27-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[and] said, λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ‘{Do} 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. be afraid, φοβοῦ (phobou) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. Paul; Παῦλε (Paule) Noun - Vocative 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. you σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. must δεῖ (dei) Verb - Present 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. stand before παραστῆναι (parastēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3936.htm">Strong's 3936: </a> Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid. Caesar. Καίσαρί (Kaisari) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2541.htm">Strong's 2541: </a> Of Latin origin; Caesar, a title of the Roman emperor. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. look, ἰδοὺ (idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. has granted κεχάρισταί (kecharistai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> (a) To show favor to, (b) To pardon, forgive, (c) To show kindness. you σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [the lives of] all πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sail πλέοντας (pleontas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4126.htm">Strong's 4126: </a> Another form for pleuo; which is used as an alternate in certain tenses; probably a form of pluno; to pass in a vessel. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. you.’ σοῦ (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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