Acts 27:40

Modern English Version

Casting off the anchors, they left them in the sea while loosening the ropes that secured the rudders. Then they hoisted the mainsail to the wind and made for shore.

Cross References

Isaiah 33:23

Your tackle hangs loose; it cannot hold the base of its mast securely, nor spread out the sail. Then the prey of an abundant spoil shall be divided; the lame shall take the prey.

Matthew 4:18

As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, throwing a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.

Acts 27:17

When they had hoisted it aboard, they used ropes to undergird the ship. And fearing that they might run aground on the sands of Syrtis, they struck sail and so were driven.

Acts 27:41

But striking a sandbar where two seas met, they ran the ship aground. The bow stuck and remained immovable, but the stern was broken up by the violent surf.