Acts 27:17

James Moffatt - New Testament

once it was hoisted aboard, they used ropes to undergird the ship, and in fear of being stranded on the Syrtis they lowered the sail and lay to.

Cross References

Acts 27:29

Then, afraid of being stranded on the rocks, they let go four anchors from the stern and longed for daylight.

Acts 27:41

Striking a reef, they drove the ship aground; the prow jammed fast, but the stern began to break up under the beating of the waves.

Acts 27:26

However, we are to be stranded on an island."

Acts 27:16

Running under the lee of a small island called Clauda, we managed with great difficulty to get the boat hauled in;

Acts 27:40

So the anchors were cut away and left in the sea, while the crew unlashed the ropes that tied the rudders, hoisted the foresail to the breeze, and headed for the beach.