Acts 27:10 web — and said to them, "Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the sh…

World English Bible

"and said to them, "Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.""

— Acts 27:10, World English Bible

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Acts 27 — Context

7

When we had sailed slowly many days, and had come with difficulty opposite Cnidus, the wind not allowing us further, we sailed under the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone.

8

With difficulty sailing along it we came to a certain place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.

9

When much time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous, because the Fast had now already gone by, Paul admonished them,

10

and said to them, "Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives."

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.

12

Because the haven was not suitable to winter in, the majority advised going to sea from there, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, and winter there, which is a port of Crete, looking northeast and southeast.

13

When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to shore.

Acts 27:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 27:10 say?
Acts 27:10 in the World English Bible reads: “and said to them, "Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives."”
Where is Acts 27:10 in the Bible?
Acts 27:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 10.
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 27:10.
What translation should I read Acts 27:10 in?
Acts 27:10 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 27:10?
Acts 27:10 reads (WEB): “and said to them, "Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives."” 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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