Acts 27:2
What does Acts 27:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 27:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 27:2 means
They board a ship from Adramyttium, a coastal vessel headed to ports along Asia’s shore. This is a practical first stage, not yet a direct Rome-bound ship. Luke notes Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, is with them. His presence shows Paul’s ministry has loyal companions willing to share hardships. The narrative’s detailed geography and shipping practices reflect eyewitness accuracy. Paul’s situation, though constrained, is not isolated; he travels with fellow believers and the narrator. This mix of prisoners, soldiers, sailors, and friends forms the community God will work among, turning a routine transfer into a stage for faith under pressure.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And embarking in a ship of Adramyttium, which was about to sail unto the places on the coast of Asia, we put to sea, Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And embarking in a ship of Adramyttium, which was about to sail unto the places on the coast of Asia, we put to sea, Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And we went to sea in a ship of Adramyttium which was sailing to the sea towns of Asia, Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and having embarked in a ship of Adramyttium, we, being about to sail by the coasts of Asia, did set sail, there being with us Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Going on board a ship of Adrumetum, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia, Aristarchus, the Macedonian of Thessalonica, continuing with us.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And going on board a ship of Adramyttium about to navigate by the places along Asia, we set sail, Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
Context
Following the decision to sail, the party’s first embarkation is on a regional vessel. The journey will involve multiple ships as opportunities arise. Including Aristarchus signals ongoing support for Paul and provides witnesses to the events. The next verse will record their first stop at Sidon and Julius’s favorable treatment of Paul. Step by step, Luke shows ordinary-seeming decisions—choice of ship, route, companions—that will become vital as the voyage grows perilous and Paul’s character and God’s care are displayed.
v.1And when it was determined that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the Augustan band.
v.2This passage
v.3And the next day we touched at Sidon: and Julius treated Paul kindly, and gave him leave to go unto his friends and refresh himself.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 20:15
And sailing from thence, we came the following day over against Chios; and the next day we touched at Samos; and the day after we came to Miletus.
- Acts 19:29
And the city was filled with the confusion: and they rushed with one accord into the theatre, having seized Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel.
- Luke 8:22
Now it came to pass on one of those days, that he entered into a boat, himself and his disciples; and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake: and they launched forth.
- Acts 28:2
And the barbarians showed us no common kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
- Acts 28:12
And touching at Syracuse, we tarried there three days.
- Acts 16:9
And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: There was a man of Macedonia standing, beseeching him, and saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.
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