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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> But the centurion, instead of listening to what Paul said, followed the advice of the pilot and of the owner of the ship. <a href="/nlt/acts/27.htm">New Living Translation</a> But the officer in charge of the prisoners listened more to the ship’s captain and the owner than to Paul. <a href="/esv/acts/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> But the centurion paid more attention to the pilot and to the owner of the ship than to what Paul said. <a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But contrary to Paul’s advice, the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and by the owner of the ship. <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and the ship owner, rather than by the things spoken by Paul. <a href="/kjv/acts/27.htm">King James Bible</a> Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. <a href="/nkjv/acts/27.htm">New King James Version</a> Nevertheless the centurion was more persuaded by the helmsman and the owner of the ship than by the things spoken by Paul. <a href="/nasb_/acts/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship than by what was being said by Paul. <a href="/nasb/acts/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> But the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship than by what was being said by Paul. <a href="/nasb77/acts/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship, than by what was being said by Paul. <a href="/lsb/acts/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But the centurion was being more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship than by what was being said by Paul. <a href="/amp/acts/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> However, the centurion [Julius, ranking officer on board] was persuaded by the pilot and the owner of the ship rather than by what Paul said. <a href="/csb/acts/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But the centurion paid attention to the captain and the owner of the ship rather than to what Paul said. <a href="/hcsb/acts/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But the centurion paid attention to the captain and the owner of the ship rather than to what Paul said. <a href="/asv/acts/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship, than to those things which were spoken by Paul. <a href="/cev/acts/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But Julius listened to the captain of the ship and its owner, rather than to Paul. <a href="/erv/acts/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship, than to those things which were spoken by Paul. <a href="/gwt/acts/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> However, the officer was persuaded by what the pilot and the owner of the ship said and not by what Paul said. <a href="/gnt/acts/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> But the army officer was convinced by what the captain and the owner of the ship said, and not by what Paul said. <a href="/isv/acts/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> But the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and the owner of the ship and not by what Paul said. <a href="/msb/acts/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But contrary to Paul?s advice, the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and by the owner of the ship. <a href="/net/acts/27.htm">NET Bible</a> But the centurion was more convinced by the captain and the ship's owner than by what Paul said. <a href="/nheb/acts/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship than to those things which were spoken by Paul. <a href="/wbt/acts/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Nevertheless, the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship more than the things which were spoken by Paul. <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But Julius let himself be persuaded by the pilot and by the owner rather than by Paul's arguments; <a href="/web/acts/27.htm">World English Bible</a> But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship than to those things which were spoken by Paul. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but the centurion gave more credence to the pilot and to the shipowner than to the things spoken by Paul; <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and the ship owner, rather than by the things spoken by Paul. <a href="/ylt/acts/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but the centurion to the pilot and to the shipowner gave credence more than to the things spoken by Paul; <a href="/slt/acts/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But the centurion was rather persuaded by the pilot and the shipmaster, than by the things spoken by Paul.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the centurion believed the pilot and the master of the ship, more than those things which were said by Paul. <a href="/cpdv/acts/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But the centurion put more trust in the captain and the navigator of the ship, than in the things being said by Paul. <a href="/nabre/acts/27.htm">New American Bible</a> The centurion, however, paid more attention to the pilot and to the owner of the ship than to what Paul said. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But the centurion paid more attention to the pilot and to the owner of the ship than to what Paul said.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Nevertheless, the centurion listened to the master and owner of the ship more than to the words of Paul. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But the Centurion was listening to the Helmsman and the Shipmaster rather than to the words of Paulus.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But the centurion had more confidence in the pilot, and in the owner of the ship, than in the things which were spoken by Paul. <a href="/godbey/acts/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But the centurion trusted the pilot and midshipman, rather than the things spoken by Paul. <a href="/haweis/acts/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But the centurion paid more attention to the master and to the pilot than to the things which were spoken by Paul. <a href="/mace/acts/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a> however, the centurion minded the pilot and the ship's owner more than he did Paul's prediction. <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But Julius let himself be persuaded by the pilot and by the owner rather than by Paul's arguments; <a href="/worrell/acts/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But the centurion believed the pilot and the owner of the ship, more than the things spoken by Paul. <a href="/worsley/acts/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But the centurion regarded the pilot and the master of the vessel, more than the things that were said by Paul. <a href="/parallel/acts/27-11.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=8962" 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">Paul Sails for Rome</a> …10“Men, I can see that our voyage will be filled with disaster and great loss, not only to ship and cargo, but to our own lives as well.” 11<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3123.htm" title="3123: mallon (Adv) -- More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.">contrary to</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when)."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulou (N-GMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul’s</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legomenois (V-PPM/P-DNP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">advice,</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1543.htm" title="1543: hekatontarchēs (N-NMS) -- A centurion of the Roman army. Or hekatontarchos hek-at-on'-tar-khos; from hekaton and archo; the captain of one hundred men.">centurion</a> <a href="/greek/3982.htm" title="3982: epeitheto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely.">was persuaded</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.">by the</a> <a href="/greek/2942.htm" title="2942: kybernētē (N-DMS) -- A steersman, pilot; met: a guide, governor. From the same as kubernesis; helmsman, i.e. captain.">pilot</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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.">by the</a> <a href="/greek/3490.htm" title="3490: nauklērō (N-DMS) -- A captain (master) of a ship, ship-owner. From naus and kleros; a captain.">owner of the ship.</a> 12Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided to sail on, if somehow they could reach Phoenix to winter there. Phoenix was a harbor in Crete facing both southwest and northwest.…<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="/proverbs/21-30.htm">Proverbs 21:30</a> There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a> Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. <a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Jeremiah 17:5</a> This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/30-1.htm">Isaiah 30:1-2</a> “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. <a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a> Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. <a href="/psalms/118-8.htm">Psalm 118:8-9</a> It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. / It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. <a href="/psalms/146-3.htm">Psalm 146:3</a> Put not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">2 Chronicles 32:7-8</a> “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. <a href="/1_samuel/15-24.htm">1 Samuel 15:24</a> Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; I have transgressed the LORD’s commandment and your instructions, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice. <a href="/1_kings/12-8.htm">1 Kings 12:8</a> But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. <a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">Matthew 27:20</a> But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death. <a href="/mark/15-15.htm">Mark 15:15</a> And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. <a href="/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12-16</a> From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.” / When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called the Stone Pavement, which in Hebrew is Gabbatha. / It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. And Pilate said to the Jews, “Here is your King!” ... <a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a> But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. <a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Acts 4:19</a> But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.believed.<a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Acts 27:21</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="/exodus/9-20.htm">Exodus 9:20,21</a> He that feared the word of the LORD among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses: … <a href="/2_kings/6-10.htm">2 Kings 6:10</a> And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/9-22.htm">Arguments</a> <a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/acts/22-19.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/acts/27-6.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/acts/27-6.htm">Centurion</a> <a href="/matthew/24-23.htm">Credence</a> <a href="/acts/21-36.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/acts/22-26.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/acts/25-19.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/acts/27-6.htm">Julius</a> <a href="/acts/19-28.htm">Listening</a> <a href="/acts/1-6.htm">Master</a> <a href="/acts/14-17.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/acts/21-11.htm">Owner</a> <a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Paid</a> <a href="/acts/27-9.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Paul's</a> <a href="/acts/26-26.htm">Persuaded</a> <a href="/james/3-4.htm">Pilot</a> <a href="/acts/25-14.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Ship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">Arguments</a> <a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/acts/28-24.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/acts/27-31.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/acts/27-31.htm">Centurion</a> <a href="/romans/10-16.htm">Credence</a> <a href="/romans/1-27.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/acts/28-28.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/romans/1-23.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/acts/27-31.htm">Julius</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Listening</a> <a href="/acts/27-23.htm">Master</a> <a href="/acts/27-26.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/galatians/4-1.htm">Owner</a> <a href="/romans/6-7.htm">Paid</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/27-43.htm">Paul's</a> <a href="/acts/28-24.htm">Persuaded</a> <a href="/james/3-4.htm">Pilot</a> <a href="/romans/1-25.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Ship</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>But contrary to Paul’s advice Paul, an apostle with significant experience in sea travel, had warned against setting sail due to the dangerous conditions (<a href="/acts/27-9.htm">Acts 27:9-10</a>). His advice was based on divine insight and practical knowledge. This reflects a recurring biblical theme where divine wisdom is often overlooked in favor of human reasoning (<a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>). Paul's role as a prophet-like figure is evident here, as he foresees the peril ahead, similar to Old Testament prophets who warned of impending danger.the centurion was persuaded The centurion, Julius, was a Roman officer responsible for Paul and other prisoners. His decision to ignore Paul’s warning highlights the Roman military's hierarchical structure and the weight given to authority and expertise. This moment illustrates the tension between spiritual discernment and worldly authority, a theme seen throughout scripture (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-25.htm">1 Corinthians 1:25</a>).by the pilot and by the owner of the ship The pilot, or shipmaster, and the owner of the ship represent the voice of worldly experience and economic interest. Their influence over the centurion underscores the common human tendency to prioritize economic gain and expert opinion over spiritual guidance. This decision reflects the broader biblical narrative of human reliance on material wisdom rather than divine instruction (<a href="/isaiah/31.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a>). The ship's owner likely had financial motivations, emphasizing the biblical warning against the love of money (<a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">1 Timothy 6:10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is being transported as a prisoner to Rome. He offers advice based on divine insight and experience. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_centurion.htm">The Centurion</a> A Roman officer in charge of Paul and other prisoners. He is responsible for making decisions regarding the voyage. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_pilot.htm">The Pilot</a> The ship's navigator, responsible for steering and managing the ship's course. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_owner_of_the_ship.htm">The Owner of the Ship</a> The person who has a financial interest in the ship and its cargo, likely influencing decisions based on economic considerations. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_voyage_to_rome.htm">The Voyage to Rome</a> The journey that Paul is undertaking as a prisoner, which is fraught with danger and ultimately leads to a shipwreck.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_divine_guidance.htm">The Importance of Divine Guidance</a> Trusting in God's wisdom is crucial, especially when human expertise contradicts divine insight. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_authority_and_expertise.htm">The Influence of Authority and Expertise</a> Recognize the weight of authority and expertise in decision-making, but also the potential for these to lead us astray if not aligned with God's will. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_economic_interests.htm">The Role of Economic Interests</a> Be aware of how financial considerations can cloud judgment and lead to decisions that are not in line with God's plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_ignoring_godly_counsel.htm">The Consequences of Ignoring Godly Counsel</a> Ignoring advice rooted in spiritual insight can lead to unnecessary hardship and danger. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_adversity.htm">Faith in Adversity</a> Even when others make decisions that lead to difficult circumstances, maintain faith in God's ultimate plan and provision.<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/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>(11) Nevertheless the centurion believed the master.--Better, the pilot. The word is the same as that translated "ship-master," in <a href="/revelation/18-17.htm" title="For in one hour so great riches is come to nothing. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,">Revelation 18:17</a>. The advice was, we may believe, determined by the fact that there was a better harbour but a few miles further on the coast. Could they not press on thither and be safe for the winter? It was natural that the centurion should trust to them as experts rather than to the enthusiastic Rabbi whom he had in charge as prisoner.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - But for nevertheless, A.V.; gave more heed to for believed, A.V.; to the owner for the owner, A.V.; than to for more than, A.V. The master (κυβερνήτης), in the sense of "a commander of a trading-ship" (Johnson's 'Dictionary'); i.e. the navigator and helmsman, in Latin magister naris. The owner (ναύκληρος). The owner, no doubt, of the cargo as well as of the ship itself: ὁ δεσπότης (Hesych.); οἱ ναῦς κεκτημένοι (Ammonius). The κυβερνήτης and the ναύκληρος are often mentioned together; e.g. in Plutarch, Artemidorus, quoted by Alford, Kuinoel, etc. <a href="/commentaries/acts/27-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. contrary to μᾶλλον (mallon) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3123.htm">Strong's 3123: </a> More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. Paul’s Παύλου (Paulou) Noun - Genitive 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. advice, λεγομένοις (legomenois) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Neuter Plural <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. the Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <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. centurion ἑκατοντάρχης (hekatontarchēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1543.htm">Strong's 1543: </a> A centurion of the Roman army. Or hekatontarchos hek-at-on'-tar-khos; from hekaton and archo; the captain of one hundred men. was persuaded ἐπείθετο (epeitheto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3982.htm">Strong's 3982: </a> A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. by the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <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. pilot κυβερνήτῃ (kybernētē) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2942.htm">Strong's 2942: </a> A steersman, pilot; met: a guide, governor. From the same as kubernesis; helmsman, i.e. captain. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <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. owner of the ship. ναυκλήρῳ (nauklērō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3490.htm">Strong's 3490: </a> A captain (master) of a ship, ship-owner. 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