Acts 27:19 nasb — and on the third day they threw the ship's tackle overboard with their own hands.

NASB

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

— Acts 27:19, NASB

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Acts 27 — Context

16

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.

18

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.

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Since neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small storm was assailing us, from then on all hope of our being saved was gradually abandoned.

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When they had gone a long time without food, then Paul stood up in their midst and said, "Men, you ought to have followed my advice and not to have set sail from Crete and incurred this damage and loss.

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"Yet now I urge you to keep up your courage, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship.

Acts 27:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 27:19 say?
Acts 27:19 in the NASB reads: “and on the third day they threw the ship's tackle overboard with their own hands.”
Where is Acts 27:19 in the Bible?
Acts 27:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 19.
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 27:19.
What translation should I read Acts 27:19 in?
Acts 27:19 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 27:19?
Acts 27:19 reads (NASB): “and on the third day they threw the ship's tackle overboard with their own hands.” 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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