Acts 27:39

Contemporary English Version 1995

Morning came, and the ship's crew saw a coast they did not recognize. But they did see a cove with a beach. So they decided to try to run the ship aground on the beach.

Cross References

Acts 28:1

When we came ashore, we learned that the island was called Malta.

Matthew 1:19

Joseph was a good man and did not want to embarrass Mary in front of everyone. So he decided to quietly call off the wedding.

Acts 27:40

They cut the anchors loose and let them sink into the sea. At the same time they untied the ropes that were holding the rudders. Next, they raised the sail at the front of the ship and let the wind carry the ship toward the beach.