Acts 27:22 cpdv — And now, let me persuade you to be courageous in soul. For there shall be no loss of life among you, but only of the sh…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And now, let me persuade you to be courageous in soul. For there shall be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. "

— Acts 27:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 27 — Context

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

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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.

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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.

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And now, let me persuade you to be courageous in soul. For there shall be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship.

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For an Angel of God, who is assigned to me and whom I serve, stood beside me this night,

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saying: ‘Do not be afraid, Paul! It is necessary for you to stand before Caesar. And behold, God has given to you all those who are sailing with you.’

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Because of this, men, be courageous in soul. For I trust God that this will happen in the same way that it has been told to me.

Acts 27:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 27:22 say?
Acts 27:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And now, let me persuade you to be courageous in soul. For there shall be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. ”
Where is Acts 27:22 in the Bible?
Acts 27:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 22.
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 27:22.
What translation should I read Acts 27:22 in?
Acts 27:22 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 27:22?
Acts 27:22 reads (CPDV): “And now, let me persuade you to be courageous in soul. For there shall be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. ” 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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