Acts 27:20 asv — And when neither sun nor stars shone upon us for many days, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be…

American Standard Version

"And when neither sun nor stars shone upon us for many days, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was now taken away. "

— Acts 27:20, American Standard Version

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Acts 27 — Context

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and when they had hoisted it up, they used helps, under-girding the ship; and, fearing lest they should be cast upon the Syrtis, they lowered the gear, and so were driven.

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And as we labored exceedingly with the storm, the next day they began to throw the freight overboard;

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and the third day they cast out with their own hands the tackling of the ship.

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And when neither sun nor stars shone upon us for many days, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was now taken away.

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And when they had been long without food, then Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have set sail from Crete, and have gotten this injury and loss.

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And now I exhort you to be of good cheer; for there shall be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship.

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For there stood by me this night an angel of the God whose I am, whom also I serve,

Acts 27:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 27:20 say?
Acts 27:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “And when neither sun nor stars shone upon us for many days, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was now taken away. ”
Where is Acts 27:20 in the Bible?
Acts 27:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 20.
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 27:20.
What translation should I read Acts 27:20 in?
Acts 27:20 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 27:20?
Acts 27:20 reads (ASV): “And when neither sun nor stars shone upon us for many days, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was now taken away. ” 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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