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Acts 27:41

First Nations Version

But on the way the canoe struck a sandbar and stayed there, stuck in the sand. The front of the canoe began to break from the force of the waves.

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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.


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.


So they cut the ropes to the anchor rocks and left them in the water. At the same time they untied the ropes holding the rudders in place. Then they set the men to the paddles, and they paddled with all their might heading toward the beach.


The soldiers made a plan to kill the prisoners so none could escape by swimming away.


So then, my much-loved family members, you must stand strong, with your feet planted firmly on the ground. Never give up working hard for our Honored Chief, for you know that what- ever you do for him will never fade away.





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