Acts 27:18 cpdv — Then, since we were being tossed about strongly by the tempest, on the following day, they threw the heavy items overbo…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then, since we were being tossed about strongly by the tempest, on the following day, they threw the heavy items overboard. "

— Acts 27:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 27 — Context

15

And once the ship had been caught in it and was not able to strive against the wind, giving over the ship to the winds, we were driven along.

16

Then, being forced along a certain island, which is called the Tail, we were barely able to hold on to the ship’s lifeboat.

17

When this was taken up, they used it to assist in securing the ship. For they were afraid that they might run aground. And having lowered the sails, they were being driven along in this way.

18

Then, since we were being tossed about strongly by the tempest, on the following day, they threw the heavy items overboard.

19

And on the third day, with their own hands, they threw the equipment of the ship overboard.

20

Then, when neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no end to the storm was imminent, all hope for our safety was now taken away.

21

And after they had fasted for a long time, Paul, standing in their midst, said: “Certainly, men, you should have listened to me and not set out from Crete, so as to cause this injury and loss.

Acts 27:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 27:18 say?
Acts 27:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then, since we were being tossed about strongly by the tempest, on the following day, they threw the heavy items overboard. ”
Where is Acts 27:18 in the Bible?
Acts 27:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 18.
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 27:18.
What translation should I read Acts 27:18 in?
Acts 27:18 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 27:18?
Acts 27:18 reads (CPDV): “Then, since we were being tossed about strongly by the tempest, on the following day, they threw the heavy items overboard. ” 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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