Acts 27:33 cpdv — And when it began to be light, Paul requested that they all take food, saying: “This is the fourteenth day that you hav…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"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 27:33, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 27 — Context

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.

34

For this reason, I beg you to accept food for the sake of your health. For not a hair from the head of any of you shall perish.”

35

And when he had said these things, taking bread, he gave thanks to God in the sight of them all. And when he had broken it, he began to eat.

36

Then they all became more peaceful in soul. And they also took food.

Acts 27:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 27:33 say?
Acts 27:33 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Acts 27:33 in the Bible?
Acts 27:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 33.
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 27:33.
What translation should I read Acts 27:33 in?
Acts 27:33 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 27:33?
Acts 27:33 reads (CPDV): “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. ” 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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