Acts 27:41

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

But striking a reef, they ran the ship aground; the bow stuck and remained immovable, but the stern was being broken up by the force of the waves.

Cross References

1 Kings 22:48

Jehoshaphat made ships of the Tarshish type to go to Ophir for gold, but they did not go, for the ships were wrecked at Ezion-geber.

2 Chronicles 20:37

Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have joined with Ahaziah, the Lord will destroy what you have made.” And the ships were wrecked and were not able to go to Tarshish.

Ezekiel 27:26

Your rowers have brought you into the high seas. The east wind has wrecked you in the heart of the seas.

Ezekiel 27:34

Now you are wrecked by the seas, in the depths of the waters; your merchandise and all your crew have sunk with you.

Acts 27:17

After hoisting it up they took measures to undergird the ship; then, fearing that they would run on the Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and so were driven.

Acts 27:30

But when the sailors tried to escape from the ship and had lowered the boat into the sea on the pretext of putting out anchors from the bow,

Acts 27:40

So they cast off the anchors and left them in the sea. At the same time they loosened the ropes that tied the steering-oars; then hoisting the foresail to the wind, they made for the beach.

Acts 27:42

The soldiers’ plan was to kill the prisoners, so that none might swim away and escape;

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.