Acts 27:29

First Nations Version

Since they knew the shoreline was rocky, they were afraid we might run into a large rock under the water, so they dropped four anchor rocks from the back of the canoe and prayed for the sun to rise.

Cross References

Acts 27:17

We roped the life raft we were towing behind us to the side of the canoe, and then tied the ropes around the canoe to hold it together. Then, fearing we would be caught in the shallow sandbars, we lowered our anchor rock and let the canoe be dragged along by the fierce winds.

Hebrews 6:19

This hope is like a tent-stake, holding our lives firmly and safely in place. This hope goes behind the blanket that hangs in the sacred lodge and reaches into the Most Holy Place in the spirit-world above. Creator’s sacred lodge on earth had a blanket that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. This earthly lodge was a symbol of the true sacred lodge in the spirit-world above spoken of here.

Acts 27:30

But then, some of the men, trying to escape, untied the life raft and lowered it into the water, pretending they were putting out more anchor rocks. Small Man (Paul) saw what they were doing and went to the head soldier.

Acts 27:26

But we will have to find an island to land on.”

Acts 27:28

They began to test the depth of the water and found it was as deep as a tall tree. Then a short distance later they tested it again and found that it was not as deep.