Acts 20:32 And now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified. Acts 20:33 I coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. Acts 20:34 Ye yourselves know that these hands ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. Acts 20:35 In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:36 And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down and prayed with them all. Acts 20:37 And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him, Acts 20:38 sorrowing most of all for the word which he had spoken, that they should behold his face no more. And they brought him on his way unto the ship. Acts 21:1 And when it came to pass that we were parted from them and had set sail, we came with a straight course unto Cos, and the next day unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: Acts 21:2 and having found a ship crossing over unto Phoenicia, we went aboard, and set sail.
Acts 21:3 And when we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed unto Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to unlade her burden. Acts 21:4 And having found the disciples, we tarried there seven days: and these said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not set foot in Jerusalem. Acts 21:5 And when it came to pass that we had accomplished the days, we departed and went on our journey; and they all, with wives and children, brought us on our way till we were out of the city: and kneeling down on the beach, we prayed, and bade each other farewell; Acts 21:6 and we went on board the ship, but they returned home again. Acts 21:7 And when we had finished the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais; and we saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day. Acts 21:8 And on the morrow we departed, and came unto Cæsarea: and entering into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, we abode with him. Acts 21:9 Now this man had four virgin daughters, who prophesied. Acts 21:10 And as we tarried there some days, there came down from Judæa a certain prophet, named Agabus.
Acts 21:11 And coming to us, and taking Paul’s girdle, he bound his own feet and hands, and said, Thus saith the Holy Spirit, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles. Acts 21:12 And when we heard these things, both we and they of that place besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. Acts 21:13 Then Paul answered, What do ye, weeping and breaking my heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. Acts 21:14 And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done. Acts 21:15 And after these days we took up our baggage and went up to Jerusalem. Acts 21:16 And there went with us also certain of the disciples from Cæsarea, bringing with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we should lodge. Acts 21:17 And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. Acts 21:18 And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present. Acts 21:19 And when he had saluted them, he rehearsed one by one the things which God had wrought among the Gentiles through his ministry.
Acts 21:20 And they, when they heard it, glorified God; and they said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of them that have believed; and they are all zealous for the law: Acts 21:21 and they have been informed concerning thee, that thou teachest all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs. Acts 21:22 What is it therefore? they will certainly hear that thou art come. Acts 21:23 Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men that have a vow on them; Acts 21:24 these take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges for them, that they may shave their heads: and all shall know that there is no truth in the things whereof they have been informed concerning thee; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, keeping the law. Acts 21:25 But as touching the Gentiles that have believed, we wrote, giving judgment that they should keep themselves from things sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from what is strangled, and from fornication.
Acts 21:26 Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them went into the temple, declaring the fulfilment of the days of purification, until the offering was offered for every one of them. Acts 21:27 And when the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the multitude and laid hands on him, Acts 21:28 crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man that teacheth all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place; and moreover he brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath defiled this holy place. Acts 21:29 For they had before seen with him in the city Trophimus the Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple. Acts 21:30 And all the city was moved, and the people ran together; and they laid hold on Paul, and dragged him out of the temple: and straightway the doors were shut. Acts 21:31 And as they were seeking to kill him, tidings came up to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in confusion. Acts 21:32 And forthwith he took soldiers and centurions, and ran down upon them: and they, when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, left off beating Paul.
Acts 21:33 Then the chief captain came near, and laid hold on him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and inquired who he was, and what he had done. Acts 21:34 And some shouted one thing, some another, among the crowd: and when he could not know the certainty for the uproar, he commanded him to be brought into the castle. Acts 21:35 And when he came upon the stairs, so it was that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the crowd; Acts 21:36 for the multitude of the people followed after, crying out, Away with him. Acts 21:37 And as Paul was about to be brought into the castle, he saith unto the chief captain, May I say something unto thee? And he said, Dost thou know Greek? Acts 21:38 Art thou not then the Egyptian, who before these days stirred up to sedition and led out into the wilderness the four thousand men of the Assassins? Acts 21:39 But Paul said, I am a Jew, of Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and I beseech thee, give me leave to speak unto the people. Acts 21:40 And when he had given him leave, Paul, standing on the stairs, beckoned with the hand unto the people; and when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew language, saying, Acts 22:1 Brethren and fathers, hear ye the defence which I now make unto you.
Acts 22:2 And when they heard that he spake unto them in the Hebrew language, they were the more quiet: and he saith, Acts 22:3 I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city, at the feet of Gamaliel, instructed according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God, even as ye all are this day: Acts 22:4 and I persecuted this Way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women. Acts 22:5 As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and journeyed to Damascus to bring them also that were there unto Jerusalem in bonds to be punished. Acts 22:6 And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and drew nigh unto Damascus, about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me. Acts 22:7 And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? Acts 22:8 And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest. Acts 22:9 And they that were with me beheld indeed the light, but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.
Acts 22:10 And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do. Acts 22:11 And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me I came into Damascus. Acts 22:12 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well reported of by all the Jews that dwelt there, Acts 22:13 came unto me, and standing by me said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And in that very hour I looked up on him. Acts 22:14 And he said, The God of our fathers hath appointed thee to know his will, and to see the Righteous One, and to hear a voice from his mouth. Acts 22:15 For thou shalt be a witness for him unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. Acts 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name. Acts 22:17 And it came to pass, that, when I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I prayed in the temple, I fell into a trance, Acts 22:18 and saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem; because they will not receive of thee testimony concerning me.
Acts 22:19 And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee: Acts 22:20 and when the blood of Stephen thy witness was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting, and keeping the garments of them that slew him. Acts 22:21 And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee forth far hence unto the Gentiles. Acts 22:22 And they gave him audience unto this word; and they lifted up their voice, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live. Acts 22:23 And as they cried out, and threw off their garments, and cast dust into the air, Acts 22:24 the chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, bidding that he should be examined by scourging, that he might know for what cause they so shouted against him. Acts 22:25 And when they had tied him up with the thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned? Acts 22:26 And when the centurion heard it, he went to the chief captain and told him, saying, What art thou about to do? for this man is a Roman.
Acts 22:27 And the chief captain came and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? And he said, Yea. Acts 22:28 And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this citizenship. And Paul said, But I am a Roman born. Acts 22:29 They then that were about to examine him straightway departed from him: and the chief captain also was afraid when he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. Acts 22:30 But on the morrow, desiring to know the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him, and commanded the chief priests and all the council to come together, and brought Paul down and set him before them. Acts 23:1 And Paul, looking stedfastly on the council, said, Brethren, I have lived before God in all good conscience until this day. Acts 23:2 And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth. Acts 23:3 Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: and sittest thou to judge me according to the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law? Acts 23:4 And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God’s high priest? Acts 23:5 And Paul said, I knew not, brethren, that he was high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of a ruler of thy people.
Acts 23:6 But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Brethren, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees: touching the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question. Acts 23:7 And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees; and the assembly was divided. Acts 23:8 For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit; but the Pharisees confess both. Acts 23:9 And there arose a great clamor: and some of the scribes of the Pharisees’ part stood up, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: and what if a spirit hath spoken to him, or an angel? Acts 23:10 And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should be torn in pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the castle. Acts 23:11 And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer: for as thou hast testified concerning me at Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. Acts 23:12 And when it was day, the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.
Acts 23:13 And they were more than forty that made this conspiracy. Acts 23:14 And they came to the chief priests and the elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, to taste nothing until we have killed Paul. Acts 23:15 Now therefore do ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you, as though ye would judge of his case more exactly: and we, before he comes near, are ready to slay him. Acts 23:16 But Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, and he came and entered into the castle and told Paul. Acts 23:17 And Paul called unto him one of the centurions, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain; for he hath something to tell him. Acts 23:18 So he took him, and brought him to the chief captain, and saith, Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and asked me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath something to say to thee. Acts 23:19 And the chief captain took him by the hand, and going aside asked him privately, What is it that thou hast to tell me? Acts 23:20 And he said, The Jews have agreed to ask thee to bring down Paul to-morrow unto the council, as though thou wouldest inquire somewhat more exactly concerning him.
Acts 23:21 Do not thou therefore yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more than forty men, who have bound themselves under a curse, neither to eat nor to drink till they have slain him: and now are they ready, looking for the promise from thee. Acts 23:22 So the chief captain let the young man go, charging him, Tell no man that thou hast signified these things to me. Acts 23:23 And he called unto him two of the centurions, and said, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go as far as Cæsarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night: Acts 23:24 and he bade them provide beasts, that they might set Paul thereon, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor. Acts 23:25 And he wrote a letter after this form: Acts 23:26 Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix, greeting. Acts 23:27 This man was seized by the Jews, and was about to be slain of them, when I came upon them with the soldiers and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman. Acts 23:28 And desiring to know the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him down unto their council: Acts 23:29 whom I found to be accused about questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.
Acts 23:30 And when it was shown to me that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to thee forthwith, charging his accusers also to speak against him before thee. Acts 23:31 So the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris. Acts 23:32 But on the morrow they left the horsemen to go with him, and returned to the castle: Acts 23:33 and they, when they came to Cæsarea and delivered the letter to the governor, presented Paul also before him. Acts 23:34 And when he had read it, he asked of what province he was; and when he understood that he was of Cilicia, Acts 23:35 I will hear thee fully, said he, when thine accusers also are come: and he commanded him to be kept in Herod’s palace. Acts 24:1 And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with certain elders, and with an orator, one Tertullus; and they informed the governor against Paul. Acts 24:2 And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that by thy providence evils are corrected for this nation, Acts 24:3 we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
Acts 24:4 But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words. Acts 24:5 For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: Acts 24:6 who moreover assayed to profane the temple: on whom also we laid hold: Acts 24:8 from whom thou wilt be able, by examining him thyself, to take knowledge of all these things whereof we accuse him. Acts 24:9 And the Jews also joined in the charge, affirming that these things were so. Acts 24:10 And when the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, Paul answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I cheerfully make my defence: Acts 24:11 seeing that thou canst take knowledge that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem: Acts 24:12 and neither in the temple did they find me disputing with any man or stirring up a crowd, nor in the synagogues, nor in the city. Acts 24:13 Neither can they prove to thee the things whereof they now accuse me.
Acts 24:14 But this I confess unto thee, that after the Way which they call a sect, so serve I the God of our fathers, believing all things which are according to the law, and which are written in the prophets; Acts 24:15 having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there shall be a resurrection both of the just and unjust. Acts 24:16 Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always. Acts 24:17 Now after some years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings: Acts 24:18 amidst which they found me purified in the temple, with no crowd, nor yet with tumult: but there were certain Jews from Asia— Acts 24:19 who ought to have been here before thee, and to make accusation, if they had aught against me. Acts 24:20 Or else let these men themselves say what wrong-doing they found when I stood before the council, Acts 24:21 except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question before you this day. Acts 24:22 But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will determine your matter.
Acts 24:23 And he gave order to the centurion that he should be kept in charge, and should have indulgence; and not to forbid any of his friends to minister unto him. Acts 24:24 But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus. Acts 24:25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me. Acts 24:26 He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. Acts 24:27 But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds. Acts 25:1 Festus therefore, having come into the province, after three days went up to Jerusalem from Cæsarea. Acts 25:2 And the chief priests and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they besought him, Acts 25:3 asking a favor against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem; laying a plot to kill him on the way. Acts 25:4 Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Cæsarea, and that he himself was about to depart thither shortly.
Acts 25:5 Let them therefore, saith he, that are of power among you go down with me, and if there is anything amiss in the man, let them accuse him. Acts 25:6 And when he had tarried among them not more than eight or ten days, he went down unto Cæsarea; and on the morrow he sat on the judgment-seat, and commanded Paul to be brought. Acts 25:7 And when he was come, the Jews that had come down from Jerusalem stood round about him, bringing against him many and grievous charges which they could not prove; Acts 25:8 while Paul said in his defence, Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Cæsar, have I sinned at all. Acts 25:9 But Festus, desiring to gain favor with the Jews, answered Paul and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me? Acts 25:10 But Paul said, I am standing before Cæsar’s judgment-seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou also very well knowest. Acts 25:11 If then I am a wrong-doer, and have committed anything worthy of death, I refuse not to die; but if none of those things is true whereof these accuse me, no man can give me up unto them. I appeal unto Cæsar.
Acts 25:12 Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Thou hast appealed unto Cæsar: unto Cæsar shalt thou go. Acts 25:13 Now when certain days were passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at Cæsarea, and saluted Festus. Acts 25:14 And as they tarried there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix; Acts 25:15 about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for sentence against him. Acts 25:16 To whom I answered, that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man, before that the accused have the accusers face to face, and have had opportunity to make his defence concerning the matter laid against him. Acts 25:17 When therefore they were come together here, I made no delay, but on the next day sat on the judgment-seat, and commanded the man to be brought. Acts 25:18 Concerning whom, when the accusers stood up, they brought no charge of such evil things as I supposed; Acts 25:19 but had certain questions against him of their own religion, and of one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
Acts 25:20 And I, being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, asked whether he would go to Jerusalem and there be judged of these matters. Acts 25:21 But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept till I should send him to Cæsar. Acts 25:22 And Agrippa said unto Festus, I also could wish to hear the man myself. To-morrow, saith he, thou shalt hear him. Acts 25:23 So on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and they were entered into the place of hearing with the chief captains and the principal men of the city, at the command of Festus Paul was brought in. Acts 25:24 And Festus saith, King Agrippa, and all men who are here present with us, ye behold this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews made suit to me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying that he ought not to live any longer. Acts 25:25 But I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death: and as he himself appealed to the emperor I determined to send him. Acts 25:26 Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I may have somewhat to write.
Acts 25:27 For it seemeth to me unreasonable, in sending a prisoner, not withal to signify the charges against him. Acts 26:1 And Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth his hand, and made his defence: Acts 26:2 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, that I am to make my defence before thee this day touching all the things whereof I am accused by the Jews: Acts 26:3 especially because thou art expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently. Acts 26:4 My manner of life then from my youth up, which was from the beginning among mine own nation and at Jerusalem, know all the Jews; Acts 26:5 having knowledge of me from the first, if they be willing to testify, that after the straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee. Acts 26:6 And now I stand here to be judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers; Acts 26:7 unto which promise our twelve tribes, earnestly serving God night and day, hope to attain. And concerning this hope I am accused by the Jews, O king! Acts 26:8 Why is it judged incredible with you, if God doth raise the dead?
Acts 26:9 I verily thought with myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. Acts 26:10 And this I also did in Jerusalem: and I both shut up many of the saints in prisons, having received authority from the chief priests, and when they were put to death I gave my vote against them. Acts 26:11 And punishing them oftentimes in all the synagogues, I strove to make them blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto foreign cities. Acts 26:12 Whereupon as I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests, Acts 26:13 at midday, O king, I saw on the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them that journeyed with me. Acts 26:14 And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice saying unto me in the Hebrew language, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the goad. Acts 26:15 And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest.
Acts 26:16 But arise, and stand upon thy feet: for to this end have I appeared unto thee, to appoint thee a minister and a witness both of the things wherein thou hast seen me, and of the things wherein I will appear unto thee; Acts 26:17 delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom I send thee, Acts 26:18 to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among them that are sanctified by faith in me. Acts 26:19 Wherefore, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: Acts 26:20 but declared both to them of Damascus first, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of Judæa, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance. Acts 26:21 For this cause the Jews seized me in the temple, and assayed to kill me. Acts 26:22 Having therefore obtained the help that is from God, I stand unto this day testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses did say should come; Acts 26:23 how that the Christ must suffer, and how that he first by the resurrection of the dead should proclaim light both to the people and to the Gentiles. Acts 26:24 And as he thus made his defence, Festus saith with a loud voice, Paul, thou art mad; thy much learning is turning thee mad. Acts 26:25 But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness. Acts 26:26 For the king knoweth of these things, unto whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him; for this hath not been done in a corner. Acts 26:27 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. Acts 26:28 And Agrippa said unto Paul, With but little persuasion thou wouldest fain make me a Christian. Acts 26:29 And Paul said, I would to God, that whether with little or with much, not thou only, but also all that hear me this day, might become such as I am, except these bonds. Acts 26:30 And the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them: Acts 26:31 and when they had withdrawn, they spake one to another, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.
Acts 26:32 And Agrippa said unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Cæsar. Acts 27:1 And when it was determined that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the Augustan band. Acts 27:2 And embarking in a ship of Adramyttium, which was about to sail unto the places on the coast of Asia, we put to sea, Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us. Acts 27:3 And the next day we touched at Sidon: and Julius treated Paul kindly, and gave him leave to go unto his friends and refresh himself. Acts 27:4 And putting to sea from thence, we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. Acts 27:5 And when we had sailed across the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. Acts 27:6 And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy; and he put us therein. Acts 27:7 And when we had sailed slowly many days, and were come with difficulty over against Cnidus, the wind not further suffering us, we sailed under the lee of Crete, over against Salmone; Acts 27:8 and with difficulty coasting along it we came unto a certain place called Fair Havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.
Acts 27:9 And when much time was spent, and the voyage was now dangerous, because the Fast was now already gone by, Paul admonished them, Acts 27:10 and said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the lading and the ship, but also of our lives. Acts 27:11 But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship, than to those things which were spoken by Paul. Acts 27:12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to put to sea from thence, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, and winter there; which is a haven of Crete, looking north-east and south-east. Acts 27:13 And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close in shore. Acts 27:14 But after no long time there beat down from it a tempestuous wind, which is called Euraquilo: Acts 27:15 and when the ship was caught, and could not face the wind, we gave way to it, and were driven. Acts 27:16 And running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat: Acts 27:17 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.
Acts 27:18 And as we labored exceedingly with the storm, the next day they began to throw the freight overboard; Acts 27:19 and the third day they cast out with their own hands the tackling of the ship. Acts 27:20 And when neither sun nor stars shone upon us for many days, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was now taken away. Acts 27:21 And when they had been long without food, then Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have set sail from Crete, and have gotten this injury and loss. Acts 27:22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer; for there shall be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. Acts 27:23 For there stood by me this night an angel of the God whose I am, whom also I serve, Acts 27:24 saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must stand before Cæsar: and lo, God hath granted thee all them that sail with thee. Acts 27:25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even so as it hath been spoken unto me. Acts 27:26 But we must be cast upon a certain island. Acts 27:27 But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven to and fro in the sea of Adria, about midnight the sailors surmised that they were drawing near to some country: Acts 27:28 and they sounded, and found twenty fathoms; and after a little space, they sounded again, and found fifteen fathoms. 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 27:30 And as the sailors were seeking to flee out of the ship, and had lowered the boat into the sea, under color as though they would lay out anchors from the foreship, Acts 27:31 Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved. Acts 27:32 Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off. Acts 27:33 And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take some food, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye wait and continue fasting, having taken nothing. Acts 27:34 Wherefore I beseech you to take some food: for this is for your safety: for there shall not a hair perish from the head of any of you. Acts 27:35 And when he had said this, and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all; and he brake it, and began to eat. Acts 27:36 Then were they all of good cheer, and themselves also took food.
Acts 27:37 And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls. Acts 27:38 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, throwing out the wheat into the sea. Acts 27:39 And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they perceived a certain bay with a beach, and they took counsel whether they could drive the ship upon it. 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. Acts 27:42 And the soldiers’ counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape. Acts 27:43 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; Acts 27:44 and the rest, some on planks, and some on other things from the ship. And so it came to pass, that they all escaped safe to the land. Acts 28:1 And when we were escaped, then we knew that the island was called Melita.
Acts 28:2 And the barbarians showed us no common kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. Acts 28:3 But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out by reason of the heat, and fastened on his hand. Acts 28:4 And when the barbarians saw the venomous creature hanging from his hand, they said one to another, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped from the sea, yet Justice hath not suffered to live. Acts 28:5 Howbeit he shook off the creature into the fire, and took no harm. Acts 28:6 But they expected that he would have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but when they were long in expectation and beheld nothing amiss come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god. Acts 28:7 Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius; who received us, and entertained us three days courteously. Acts 28:8 And it was so, that the father of Publius lay sick of fever and dysentery: unto whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laying his hands on him healed him. Acts 28:9 And when this was done, the rest also that had diseases in the island came, and were cured: