Acts 27:17

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

After they had hoisted it up, they used cables to help reinforce the ship. Fearing that they would run aground on the Syrtis sand bars, they lowered the sea anchor, and so were driven along.

Cross References

Acts 27:16

Running under the lee of a small island called Clauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat.

Acts 27:26

But we must run aground on a certain island.*

Acts 27:29

Fearing that we would run aground on rocky ground, they let go four anchors from the stern, and wished for daylight.

Acts 27:40

Casting off the anchors, they left them in the sea, at the same time untying the rudder ropes. Hoisting up the foresail to the wind, they made for the beach.

Acts 27:41

But coming to a place where two seas met, they ran the vessel aground. The bow struck and remained immovable, but the stern began to break up by the violence of the waves.