Acts 27:17

Revised Version 1885

and when they had hoisted it up, they used helps, under-girding the ship; and, fearing lest they should be cast upon the Syrtis, they lowered the gear, and so were driven.

Cross References

Acts 27:16

And running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat:

Acts 27:26

Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.

Acts 27:29

And fearing lest haply we should be cast ashore on rocky ground, they let go four anchors from the stern, and wished for the day.

Acts 27:40

And casting off the anchors, they left them in the sea, at the same time loosing the bands of the rudders; and hoisting up the foresail to the wind, they made for the beach.

Acts 27:41

But lighting upon a place where two seas met, they ran the vessel aground; and the foreship struck and remained unmoveable, but the stern began to break up by the violence of the waves.