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Acts 27:1 nasb — When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, they proceeded to deliver Paul and some other prisoners to a centurio…

NASB

"When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, they proceeded to deliver Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of the Augustan cohort named Julius."

— Acts 27:1, NASB

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Acts 27 — Context

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When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, they proceeded to deliver Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of the Augustan cohort named Julius.

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And embarking in an Adramyttian ship, which was about to sail to the regions along the coast of Asia, we put out to sea accompanied by Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica.

3

The next day we put in at Sidon; and Julius treated Paul with consideration and allowed him to go to his friends and receive care.

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From there we put out to sea and sailed under the shelter of Cyprus because the winds were contrary.

Acts 27:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 27:1 say?
Acts 27:1 in the NASB reads: “When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, they proceeded to deliver Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of the Augustan cohort named Julius.”
Where is Acts 27:1 in the Bible?
Acts 27:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 1.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 27:1.
What translation should I read Acts 27:1 in?
Acts 27:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 27:1?
Acts 27:1 reads (NASB): “When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, they proceeded to deliver Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of the Augustan cohort named Julius.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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