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Acts 27:6

What does Acts 27:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Acts 27:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Acts 27:6 means

At Myra, the centurion Julius finds a ship from Alexandria heading to Italy and puts the group on board. Alexandrian ships typically carried grain from Egypt to Rome and were sizable and valuable. This development seems advantageous—a direct route to their destination. Yet this ship will become the scene of severe trial. The centurion’s authority determines the transfer, showing Paul’s dependence on Roman decisions. Still, God’s hand remains over human choices, using this ship to advance His purposes. The irony is that a vessel meant to feed Rome will become a crucible showcasing the faith that truly sustains life.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy; and he put us therein.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy; and he put us therein.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And there the captain came across a ship of Alexandria, sailing for Italy, and put us in it.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and there the centurion having found a ship of Alexandria, sailing to Italy, did put us into it,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And there, the centurion, finding a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy, removed us into it.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and there the centurion having found a ship of Alexandria sailing to Italy, he made us go on board her.

Context

After reaching Myra on a coastal ship, the party is placed on a Rome-bound Alexandrian vessel. This marks the main stage of the chapter’s events. The following verses will speak of slow sailing, contrary winds near Cnidus, and sheltering along Crete. The choice of ship is strategic for the centurion but will usher the company into worsening conditions as the season becomes dangerous. Luke sets expectations: a valuable, capable ship does not guarantee safety when weather and timing run against you.

v.5And when we had sailed across the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.

v.6This passage

v.7And when we had sailed slowly many days, and were come with difficulty over against Cnidus, the wind not further suffering us, we sailed under the lee of Crete, over against Salmone;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 27:1

    And 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.

  • Acts 6:9

    But there arose certain of them that were of the synagogue calledthe synagogueof the Libertines, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen.

  • Acts 18:24

    Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by race, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the scriptures.

  • Acts 28:11

    And after three months we set sail in a ship of Alexandria which had wintered in the island, whose sign was The Twin Brothers.

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