Acts 27:43

Contemporary English Version 1995

But Captain Julius wanted to save Paul's life, and he did not let the soldiers do what they had planned. Instead, he ordered everyone who could swim to jump into the water and head for shore.

Cross References

Acts 27:3

The next day we came to shore at Sidon. Captain Julius was very kind to Paul. He even let him visit his friends, so they could give him whatever he needed.

Proverbs 16:7

When we please the Lord, even our enemies make friends with us.

2 Corinthians 11:25

Three times the Romans beat me with a big stick, and once my enemies stoned me. I have been shipwrecked three times, and I even had to spend a night and a day in the sea.

Acts 27:11

But Julius listened to the captain of the ship and its owner, rather than to Paul.

Acts 23:24

Get a horse ready for Paul and make sure he gets safely through to Felix the governor.”

Acts 23:10

The argument became fierce, and the commander was afraid that Paul would be pulled apart. So he ordered the soldiers to go in and rescue Paul. Then they took him back into the fortress.

Acts 27:31

But Paul said to Captain Julius and the soldiers, “If the sailors don't stay on the ship, you won't have any chance to save your lives.”

Acts 27:42

The soldiers decided to kill the prisoners to keep them from swimming away and escaping.