Acts 27:18

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Because we were being severely battered by the storm, they began to jettison the cargo the next day.

Cross References

Jonah 1:5

The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his god.  They threw the ship’s cargo into the sea to lighten the load.  Meanwhile, Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel and had stretched out and fallen into a deep sleep.

Acts 27:38

When they had eaten enough, they began to lighten the ship by throwing the grain overboard into the sea.

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses  surrounding us, let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance  the race that lies before us,

Acts 27:19

On the third day, they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands.

Luke 16:8

‘The master praised the unrighteous manager   because he had acted shrewdly. For the children of this age   are more shrewd than the children of light   in dealing with their own people.

Matthew 16:26

For what will it benefit someone if he gains the whole world yet loses his life? Or what will anyone give in exchange for his life?

Luke 12:23

For life is more than food and the body more than clothing.