Acts 27:21 kjv — But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and…

King James Version

"But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss."

— Acts 27:21, King James Version

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Acts 27 — Context

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

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And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship.

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And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.

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But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.

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And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the ship.

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

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Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Cesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.

Acts 27:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 27:21 say?
Acts 27:21 in the King James Version reads: “But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.”
Where is Acts 27:21 in the Bible?
Acts 27:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 21.
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 27:21.
What translation should I read Acts 27:21 in?
Acts 27:21 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 27:21?
Acts 27:21 reads (KJV): “But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.” 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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