Acts 27:41

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But it ran aground on a sandbank. The front of the ship stuck firmly in the sand, and the rear was being smashed by the force of the waves.

Cross References

1 Kings 22:48

Jehoshaphat had seagoing ships built to sail to Ophir for gold. But they were wrecked at Ezion-Geber and never sailed.

2 Chronicles 20:37

But the prophet Eliezer warned Jehoshaphat, “The LORD will destroy these ships because you have supported Ahaziah.” The ships were wrecked and never sailed.

Ezekiel 27:26

and sailing across the sea, but you were wrecked by strong eastern winds.

Ezekiel 27:34

But now you are wrecked in the deep sea, with your cargo and crew scattered everywhere.

Acts 27:17

but finally we got it where it belonged. Then the sailors tied ropes around the ship to hold it together. They lowered the sail and let the ship drift along, because they were afraid it might hit the sandbanks in the gulf of Syrtis.

Acts 27:30

The sailors wanted to escape from the ship. So they lowered the lifeboat into the water, pretending that they were letting down an anchor from the front of the ship.

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 towards the beach.

Acts 27:42

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

1 Corinthians 15:58

My dear friends, stand firm and don't be shaken. Always keep busy working for the Lord. You know that everything you do for him is worthwhile.