Acts 27:26 asv — But we must be cast upon a certain island.

American Standard Version

"But we must be cast upon a certain island. "

— Acts 27:26, American Standard Version

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Acts 27 — Context

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

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saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must stand before Cæsar: and lo, God hath granted thee all them that sail with thee.

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Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even so as it hath been spoken unto me.

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But we must be cast upon a certain island.

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But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven to and fro in the sea of Adria, about midnight the sailors surmised that they were drawing near to some country:

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and they sounded, and found twenty fathoms; and after a little space, they sounded again, and found fifteen fathoms.

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And fearing lest haply we should be cast ashore on rocky ground, they let go four anchors from the stern, and wished for the day.

Acts 27:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 27:26 say?
Acts 27:26 in the American Standard Version reads: “But we must be cast upon a certain island. ”
Where is Acts 27:26 in the Bible?
Acts 27:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 26.
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 27:26.
What translation should I read Acts 27:26 in?
Acts 27:26 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 27:26?
Acts 27:26 reads (ASV): “But we must be cast upon a certain island. ” 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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