Acts 27:34 web — Therefore I beg you to take some food, for this is for your safety; for not a hair will perish from any of your heads."

World English Bible

"Therefore I beg you to take some food, for this is for your safety; for not a hair will perish from any of your heads.""

— Acts 27:34, World English Bible

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Acts 27 — Context

31

Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, "Unless these stay in the ship, you can't be saved."

32

Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the boat, and let it fall off.

33

While the day was coming on, Paul begged them all to take some food, saying, "This day is the fourteenth day that you wait and continue fasting, having taken nothing.

34

Therefore I beg you to take some food, for this is for your safety; for not a hair will perish from any of your heads."

35

When he had said this, and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all, and he broke it, and began to eat.

36

Then they all cheered up, and they also took food.

37

In all, we were two hundred seventy-six souls on the ship.

Acts 27:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 27:34 say?
Acts 27:34 in the World English Bible reads: “Therefore I beg you to take some food, for this is for your safety; for not a hair will perish from any of your heads."”
Where is Acts 27:34 in the Bible?
Acts 27:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 34.
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 27:34.
What translation should I read Acts 27:34 in?
Acts 27:34 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 27:34?
Acts 27:34 reads (WEB): “Therefore I beg you to take some food, for this is for your safety; for not a hair will perish from any of your heads."” 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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