Acts 27:43 Parallel Translations

However, the officer wanted to save Paul, so he stopped the soldiers from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and swim ashore.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:

ASV:

But the centurion, desiring to save Paul, stayed them from their purpose; and commanded that they who could swim should cast themselves overboard, and get first to the land;

BBE:

But the captain, desiring to keep Paul safe, kept them from their purpose, and gave orders that those who had knowledge of swimming were to go off the ship and get first to land:

DBY:

But the centurion, desirous of saving Paul, hindered them of their purpose, and commanded those who were able to swim, casting themselves first into the sea, to get out on land;

ERV:

But the centurion, desiring to save Paul, stayed them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves overboard, and get first to the land:

WEY:

But their Captain, bent on securing Paul's safety, kept them from their purpose and gave orders that those who could swim should first jump overboard and get to land;

WBS:

But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose, and commanded that they who could swim, should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:

WEB:

But the centurion, desiring to save Paul, stopped them from their purpose, and commanded that those who could swim should throw themselves overboard first to go toward the land;

YLT:

but the centurion, wishing to save Paul, hindered them from the counsel, and did command those able to swim, having cast themselves out first -- to get unto the land,

Acts 27:43 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

27:43 {13} But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from [their] purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast [themselves] first [into the sea], and get to land:
(13) God finds even amongst his enemies those whose help he uses to preserve his own.

PNT:

27:43 The centurion. The interference of the centurion was in harmony with all we have stated of him (see note Ac 27:1 ).
Commanded that they which could swim. The centurion took command. Those that could swim, cast themselves into the sea.

MHC:

27:39-44 The ship that had weathered the storm in the open sea, where it had room, is dashed to pieces when it sticks fast. Thus, if the heart fixes in the world in affection, and cleaving to it, it is lost. Satan's temptations beat against it, and it is gone; but as long as it keeps above the world, though tossed with cares and tumults, there is hope for it. They had the shore in view, yet suffered shipwreck in the harbour; thus we are taught never to be secure. Though there is great difficulty in the way of the promised salvation, it shall, without fail, be brought to pass. It will come to pass that whatever the trials and dangers may be, in due time all believers will get safely to heaven. Lord Jesus, thou hast assured us that none of thine shall perish. Thou wilt bring them all safe to the heavenly shore. And what a pleasing landing will that be! Thou wilt present them to thy Father, and give thy Holy Spirit full possession of them for ever.

CONC:

Able Bent Bring Captain Carrying Cast Casting Centurion Command Commanded Counsel Desiring Desirous Hindered Intention Jump Kept Ordered Orders Overboard Paul Paul's Plan Purpose Safe Safely Safety Save Saving Securing Ship Spare Stayed Stopped Swim Swimming Themselves Throw Wanted Wanting Willing Wishing

Able Bent Captain Cast Centurion Commanded Desiring Desirous First Hindered Kept Life Orders Overboard Paul Paul's Plan Purpose Safe Safely Safety Save Saving Sea Securing Ship Spare Stopped Swim Swimming Themselves Throw Wanted Willing

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