Acts 27:15 kjv — And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.

King James Version

"And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive."

— Acts 27:15, King James Version

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Acts 27 — Context

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And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.

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And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.

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But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.

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And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.

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And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:

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Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.

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And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;

Acts 27:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 27:15 say?
Acts 27:15 in the King James Version reads: “And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.”
Where is Acts 27:15 in the Bible?
Acts 27:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 15.
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 27:15.
What translation should I read Acts 27:15 in?
Acts 27:15 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 27:15?
Acts 27:15 reads (KJV): “And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.” 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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