Acts 27:30 cpdv — Yet truly, the sailors were seeking a way to flee from the ship, for they had lowered a lifeboat into the sea, on the p…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Yet truly, the sailors were seeking a way to flee from the ship, for they had lowered a lifeboat into the sea, on the pretext that they were attempting to cast anchors from the bow of the ship. "

— Acts 27:30, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 27 — Context

27

Then, after the fourteenth night arrived, as we were navigating in the sea of Adria, about the middle of the night, the sailors believed that they saw some portion of the land.

28

And upon dropping a weight, they found a depth of twenty paces. And some distance from there, they found a depth of fifteen paces.

29

Then, fearing that we might happen upon rough places, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and they were hoping for daylight to arrive soon.

30

Yet truly, the sailors were seeking a way to flee from the ship, for they had lowered a lifeboat into the sea, on the pretext that they were attempting to cast anchors from the bow of the ship.

31

So Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, “Unless these men remain in the ship, you will not be able to be saved.”

32

Then the soldiers cut the ropes to the lifeboat, and they allowed it to fall.

33

And when it began to be light, Paul requested that they all take food, saying: “This is the fourteenth day that you have been waiting and continuing to fast, taking nothing.

Acts 27:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 27:30 say?
Acts 27:30 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Yet truly, the sailors were seeking a way to flee from the ship, for they had lowered a lifeboat into the sea, on the pretext that they were attempting to cast anchors from the bow of the ship. ”
Where is Acts 27:30 in the Bible?
Acts 27:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 30.
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 27:30.
What translation should I read Acts 27:30 in?
Acts 27:30 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 27:30?
Acts 27:30 reads (CPDV): “Yet truly, the sailors were seeking a way to flee from the ship, for they had lowered a lifeboat into the sea, on the pretext that they were attempting to cast anchors from the bow 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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