Acts 27:16 nasb — Running under the shelter of a small island called Clauda, we were scarcely able to get the ship's boat under control.

NASB

"Running under the shelter of a small island called Clauda, we were scarcely able to get the ship's boat under control."

— Acts 27:16, NASB

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Acts 27 — Context

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When a moderate south wind came up, supposing that they had attained their purpose, they weighed anchor and began sailing along Crete, close inshore.

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But before very long there rushed down from the land a violent wind, called Euraquilo;

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and when the ship was caught in it and could not face the wind, we gave way to it and let ourselves be driven along.

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Running under the shelter of a small island called Clauda, we were scarcely able to get the ship's boat under control.

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After they had hoisted it up, they used supporting cables in undergirding the ship; and fearing that they might run aground on the shallows of Syrtis, they let down the sea anchor and in this way let themselves be driven along.

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The next day as we were being violently storm-tossed, they began to jettison the cargo;

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and on the third day they threw the ship's tackle overboard with their own hands.

Acts 27:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 27:16 say?
Acts 27:16 in the NASB reads: “Running under the shelter of a small island called Clauda, we were scarcely able to get the ship's boat under control.”
Where is Acts 27:16 in the Bible?
Acts 27:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 16.
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 27:16.
What translation should I read Acts 27:16 in?
Acts 27:16 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 27:16?
Acts 27:16 reads (NASB): “Running under the shelter of a small island called Clauda, we were scarcely able to get the ship's boat under control.” 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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