Acts 27:17

Tree of Life Version

When the crew had hoisted it up, they made use of ropes to undergird the ship. Then fearing they might run aground on the Syrtis, they let down the anchor and so were driven along.

Cross References

Acts 27:16

As we ran under the shelter of a small island called Cauda, we were barely able to get control of the dinghy.

Acts 27:26

But we must run aground on some island.”

Acts 27:29

Fearing that we might run aground on the rocks, they threw out four anchors from the stern. They were longing for day to come.

Acts 27:40

So they cut off the anchors and left them in the sea, while loosening the ropes of the rudders at the same time. Then, hoisting the forward sail to the wind, they made for the beach.

Acts 27:41

But they struck a sandbar between the seas and ran the ship aground. The bow stuck fast and remained immovable, and the stern began to break up by the pounding of the waves.