CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Acts 27:35 After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/acts/27-35.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/10/44_Act_27_35.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Acts 27:35 - The Shipwreck" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/acts/27-35.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/acts/27-35.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/acts/">Acts</a> > <a href="/acts/27.htm">Chapter 27</a> > Verse 35</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad15.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/acts/27-34.htm" title="Acts 27:34">◄</a> Acts 27:35 <a href="/acts/27-36.htm" title="Acts 27:36">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Greek </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/27.htm">New International Version</a> After he said this, he took some bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat. <a href="/nlt/acts/27.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then he took some bread, gave thanks to God before them all, and broke off a piece and ate it. <a href="/esv/acts/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when he had said these things, he took bread, and giving thanks to God in the presence of all he broke it and began to eat. <a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat. <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now having said these things and having taken bread, he gave thanks to God before all; and having broken it, he began to eat. <a href="/kjv/acts/27.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/acts/27.htm">New King James Version</a> And when he had said these things, he took bread and gave thanks to God in the presence of them all; and when he had broken it he began to eat. <a href="/nasb_/acts/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Having said this, he took bread and gave thanks to God in the presence of them all, and he broke it and began to eat. <a href="/nasb/acts/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> Having said this, he took bread and gave thanks to God in the presence of all, and he broke it and began to eat. <a href="/nasb77/acts/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And having said this, he took bread and gave thanks to God in the presence of all; and he broke it and began to eat. <a href="/lsb/acts/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And having said these things, he took bread and gave thanks to God in the presence of all. And he broke it and began to eat. <a href="/amp/acts/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Having said this, he took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all, and he broke it and began to eat. <a href="/csb/acts/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After he said these things and had taken some bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all of them, and after he broke it, he began to eat. <a href="/hcsb/acts/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After he said these things and had taken some bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all of them, and when he broke it, he began to eat. <a href="/asv/acts/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when he had said this, and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all; and he brake it, and began to eat. <a href="/cev/acts/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After Paul had said this, he took a piece of bread and gave thanks to God. Then in front of everyone, he broke the bread and ate some. <a href="/erv/acts/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when he had said this, and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all: and he brake it, and began to eat. <a href="/gwt/acts/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After Paul said this, he took some bread, thanked God in front of everyone, broke it, and began to eat. <a href="/gnt/acts/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> After saying this, Paul took some bread, gave thanks to God before them all, broke it, and began to eat. <a href="/isv/acts/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> After he said this, he took some bread, thanked God in front of everyone, broke it, and began to eat. <a href="/msb/acts/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat. <a href="/net/acts/27.htm">NET Bible</a> After he said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all, broke it, and began to eat. <a href="/nheb/acts/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When he had said this, and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all, and he broke it, and began to eat. <a href="/wbt/acts/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Having said this he took some bread, and, after giving thanks to God for it before them all, he broke it in pieces and began to eat it. <a href="/web/acts/27.htm">World English Bible</a> When he had said this and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all; then he broke it and began to eat. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having said these things, and having taken bread, he gave thanks to God before all, and having broken [it], he began to eat; <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now having said these things and having taken bread, he gave thanks to God before all; and having broken it, he began to eat. <a href="/ylt/acts/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having said these things, and having taken bread, he gave thanks to God before all, and having broken it, he began to eat; <a href="/slt/acts/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having said these, and having taken bread, he returned thanks to God before all: and having broken, he began to eat.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he had said these things, taking bread, he gave thanks to God in the sight of them all; and when he had broken it, he began to eat. <a href="/cpdv/acts/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when he had said these things, taking bread, he gave thanks to God in the sight of them all. And when he had broken it, he began to eat. <a href="/nabre/acts/27.htm">New American Bible</a> When he said this, he took bread, gave thanks to God in front of them all, broke it, and began to eat. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After he had said this, he took bread; and giving thanks to God in the presence of all, he broke it and began to eat.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in the presence of them all; and when he had broken it, they began to eat. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when he said these things, he took bread and praised God before all of them, and he broke it and began to eat.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when he had said this, he took bread, and gave thanks to God before them all, and broke, and began to eat. <a href="/godbey/acts/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And having spoken these words, and taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all, and breaking it, began to eat. <a href="/haweis/acts/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And so saying, and taking a loaf, he gave thanks to God before them all, and breaking it, began to eat. <a href="/mace/acts/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a> having said this, he took bread, and gave thanks to God, the whole company present: then he broke it and began to eat, <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Having said this he took some bread, and, after giving thanks to God for it before them all, he broke it in pieces and began to eat it. <a href="/worrell/acts/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, having said these things, and taken bread, he gave thanks to God in presence of them all; and, breaking it, he began to eat. <a href="/worsley/acts/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And having spoken thus, he took bread and gave thanks to God in presence of them all, and when he had broken it he began to eat. <a href="/parallel/acts/27-35.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=9189" 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 Shipwreck</a> …34So for your own preservation, I urge you to eat something, because not a single hair of your head will be lost.” 35<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">After</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipas (V-APA-NMS) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">he had said</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">this,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: labōn (V-APA-NMS) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">Paul took</a> <a href="/greek/740.htm" title="740: arton (N-AMS) -- Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf.">bread</a> <a href="/greek/2168.htm" title="2168: eucharistēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.">and gave thanks</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- 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: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">to God</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">in front of</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">them all.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/2806.htm" title="2806: klasas (V-APA-NMS) -- To break (in pieces), break bread. A primary verb; to break.">he broke it</a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: ērxato (V-AIM-3S) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.">and began</a> <a href="/greek/2068.htm" title="2068: esthiein (V-PNA) -- Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat.">to eat.</a> 36They were all encouraged and took some food themselves.…<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="/matthew/14-19.htm">Matthew 14:19</a> And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. <a href="/luke/24-30.htm">Luke 24:30</a> While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them. <a href="/john/6-11.htm">John 6:11</a> Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31</a> So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. <a href="/1_timothy/4-4.htm">1 Timothy 4:4-5</a> For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, / because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. <a href="/mark/8-6.htm">Mark 8:6</a> And He instructed the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then He took the seven loaves, gave thanks and broke them, and gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And they distributed them to the crowd. <a href="/john/6-23.htm">John 6:23</a> However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks. <a href="/matthew/15-36.htm">Matthew 15:36</a> Taking the seven loaves and the fish, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. <a href="/luke/9-16.htm">Luke 9:16</a> Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people. <a href="/romans/14-6.htm">Romans 14:6</a> He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a> Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/psalms/107-30.htm">Psalm 107:30-31</a> They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired. / Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. <a href="/psalms/136-25.htm">Psalm 136:25</a> He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/psalms/145-15.htm">Psalm 145:15-16</a> The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. / You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. <a href="/deuteronomy/8-10.htm">Deuteronomy 8:10</a> When you eat and are satisfied, you are to bless the LORD your God for the good land that He has given you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.and gave.<a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Acts 2:46,47</a> And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, … <a href="/1_samuel/9-13.htm">1 Samuel 9:13</a> As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until he come, because he doth bless the sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that be bidden. Now therefore get you up; for about this time ye shall find him.<a href="/matthew/15-36.htm">Matthew 15:36</a> And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.in.<a href="/psalms/119-46.htm">Psalm 119:46</a> I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.<a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a> For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.<a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">2 Timothy 1:8,12</a> Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/19-33.htm">Brake</a> <a href="/acts/20-11.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/acts/23-7.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/acts/20-11.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/acts/27-30.htm">Front</a> <a href="/luke/11-11.htm">Loaf</a> <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/acts/23-10.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/acts/24-21.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/john/6-23.htm">Thanks</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/11-24.htm">Brake</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-8.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-24.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/acts/27-44.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/romans/14-2.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">Front</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-17.htm">Loaf</a> <a href="/acts/27-38.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/acts/27-41.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/acts/28-15.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/romans/1-9.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Thanks</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 he had said this This phrase refers to Paul's preceding words of encouragement to the crew and passengers aboard the ship. In the context of <a href="/acts/27.htm">Acts 27</a>, Paul is on a journey to Rome as a prisoner. Despite the perilous storm, Paul reassures them of their safety, demonstrating his leadership and faith. This moment highlights Paul's role as a spiritual leader, even in dire circumstances, and reflects his unwavering trust in God's promises.Paul took bread Bread in biblical times was a staple food, symbolizing sustenance and life. Paul's action of taking bread is reminiscent of Jesus' actions during the Last Supper (<a href="/luke/22-19.htm">Luke 22:19</a>). This act can be seen as a type of Christ, where Paul, like Jesus, provides physical and spiritual nourishment. It also signifies a moment of calm and provision amidst chaos, reflecting God's provision in times of need.and gave thanks to God Giving thanks before a meal was a common Jewish practice, acknowledging God's provision. Paul's public thanksgiving serves as a testimony of faith to those around him, many of whom were likely pagans. This act of gratitude in the face of adversity exemplifies a deep trust in God's sovereignty and serves as a witness to the power of faith.in front of them all Paul's public act of giving thanks is significant. It demonstrates his boldness in faith and his desire to witness to others. In a time of fear and uncertainty, Paul's visible faith provides comfort and encouragement to those present. This public declaration of faith can be seen as an evangelistic moment, where Paul's actions speak louder than words.Then he broke it Breaking bread is a significant act, symbolizing sharing and community. This action is reminiscent of Jesus breaking bread with His disciples, as seen in the Gospels (e.g., <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">Matthew 26:26</a>). It signifies fellowship and unity, even among a diverse group of people on the ship. This act of breaking bread can also be seen as a type of Christ, pointing to Jesus' sacrifice and the breaking of His body for humanity.and began to eat Paul's act of eating after giving thanks and breaking the bread is practical and symbolic. It demonstrates trust in God's promise of safety and provision. By eating, Paul sets an example for others to follow, encouraging them to take heart and have faith. This act of eating can also be seen as a precursor to the Eucharist, where believers partake in the body of Christ, symbolizing spiritual nourishment and communion with God.<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 demonstrates faith and leadership during a perilous sea voyage. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_ship.htm">The Ship</a> The setting of this event, where Paul and others are caught in a storm while traveling to Rome. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crew_and_passengers.htm">The Crew and Passengers</a> A diverse group of individuals, including sailors, soldiers, and prisoners, witnessing Paul's actions. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_storm.htm">The Storm</a> A significant event that tests the faith and resolve of everyone on board, leading to Paul's act of thanksgiving. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The recipient of Paul's gratitude, highlighting the divine presence and providence in the midst of crisis.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_in_crisis.htm">Gratitude in Crisis</a> Paul's act of giving thanks amidst a storm teaches us to maintain a heart of gratitude, trusting in God's sovereignty even in dire situations. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_by_example.htm">Leadership by Example</a> Paul leads by example, showing that faith and calmness can influence and encourage others during challenging times. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Paul's breaking of bread and giving thanks is a practical demonstration of faith, reminding us to act on our beliefs. <a href="/topical/c/community_witness.htm">Community Witness</a> Paul's public thanksgiving serves as a testimony to those around him, illustrating the impact of visible faith on a community. <a href="/topical/d/divine_provision.htm">Divine Provision</a> The act of breaking bread symbolizes reliance on God's provision, encouraging believers to trust in His care and sustenance.<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/can_women_teach_in_church.htm">Can women teach in church? (1 Timothy 2:12 vs. Acts 18:26)</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/did_jesus_appear_to_12_or_11_disciples.htm">How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_perform_miracles.htm">What does the Bible teach about learning to pray?</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>(35) He took bread, and gave thanks to God.--The act was a common practice of devout Jews at the beginning and the end of meals. (See Note on <a href="/matthew/14-9.htm" title="And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.">Matthew 14:9</a>.) To the heathen soldiers and sailors it was probably altogether new, and at such a moment must have been singularly impressive. The act of "breaking bread," though in itself not more than the natural incident of such a meal, must at least have reminded the few Christians who were his companions of the more solemn "breaking of bread" with which they were familiar. (See Note on <a href="/acts/2-46.htm" title="And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,">Acts 2:46</a>.) For them the meal, if not strictly eucharistic, in the liturgical sense of that term, would be at least as an Agape, or feast of charity.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 35. - Said this for thus spoken, A.V.; and had taken for he took, A.V.; he gave for and gave, A.V.; the presence of all for presence of them all, A.V.; be brake for when he had broken, A.V.; and began for he began, A.V. Had taken bread, etc. The concurrence of the words λαβὼν ἄρτον ηὐχαρίστησε, κλάσας, which all occur in the institution of the Holy Eucharist (<a href="/luke/22-19.htm">Luke 22:19</a>), is certainly, as Bishop Wordsworth says, remarkable. But there is the same similarity of phrase (except that εὐλόγησε is used for ηὐχαρίστησε in the first passage) in <a href="/matthew/14-19.htm">Matthew 14:19</a> and Matthew 15:36, and therefore the conclusion to be drawn is that St. Paul's action and words were the same as those of our Lord, as far as the breaking bread and giving thanks and eating, went, which were common to both occasions; but in the institution of the sacrament the words "This is my body" were additional, and represented an additional and sacramental truth. Observe, again, the devout confession of the living God in the presence of unbelieving men (vers. 23, 24). <a href="/commentaries/acts/27-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[After] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. he had said Εἴπας (Eipas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. this, ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. [Paul] took λαβὼν (labōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. bread ἄρτον (arton) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_740.htm">Strong's 740: </a> Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf. [and] gave thanks εὐχαρίστησεν (eucharistēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2168.htm">Strong's 2168: </a> From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal. to God Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. in front of ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. them all. πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive 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. Then καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he broke [it] κλάσας (klasas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2806.htm">Strong's 2806: </a> To break (in pieces), break bread. A primary verb; to break. [and] began ἤρξατο (ērxato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_756.htm">Strong's 756: </a> To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. to eat. ἐσθίειν (esthiein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2068.htm">Strong's 2068: </a> Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/27-35.htm">Acts 27:35 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/27-35.htm">Acts 27:35 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/27-35.htm">Acts 27:35 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/27-35.htm">Acts 27:35 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/27-35.htm">Acts 27:35 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/27-35.htm">Acts 27:35 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/27-35.htm">Acts 27:35 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/27-35.htm">Acts 27:35 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/27-35.htm">Acts 27:35 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/27-35.htm">Acts 27:35 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/27-35.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 27:35 When he had said this and had (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/27-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 27:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 27:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/27-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 27:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 27:36" /></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>