Acts 27:30 net — Then when the sailors tried to escape from the ship and were lowering the ship’s boat into the sea, pretending that the…

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"Then when the sailors tried to escape from the ship and were lowering the ship’s boat into the sea, pretending that they were going to put out anchors from the bow,"

— Acts 27:30, NET Bible

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Acts 27 — Context

27

When the fourteenth night had come, while we were being driven across the Adriatic Sea, about midnight the sailors suspected they were approaching some land.

28

They took soundings and found the water was twenty fathoms deep; when they had sailed a little farther they took soundings again and found it was fifteen fathoms deep.

29

Because they were afraid that we would run aground on the rocky coast, they threw out four anchors from the stern and wished for day to appear.

30

Then when the sailors tried to escape from the ship and were lowering the ship’s boat into the sea, pretending that they were going to put out anchors from the bow,

31

Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers,“Unless these men stay with the ship, you cannot be saved.”

32

Then the soldiers cut the ropes of the ship’s boat and let it drift away.

33

As day was about to dawn, Paul urged them all to take some food, saying,“Today is the fourteenth day you have been in suspense and have gone without food; you have eaten nothing.

Acts 27:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 27:30 say?
Acts 27:30 in the NET Bible reads: “Then when the sailors tried to escape from the ship and were lowering the ship’s boat into the sea, pretending that they were going to put out anchors from the bow,”
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 (NET): “Then when the sailors tried to escape from the ship and were lowering the ship’s boat into the sea, pretending that they were going to put out anchors from the bow,” 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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