Acts 27:9 asv — And when much time was spent, and the voyage was now dangerous, because the Fast was now already gone by, Paul admonish…

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"And when much time was spent, and the voyage was now dangerous, because the Fast was now already gone by, Paul admonished them, "

— Acts 27:9, American Standard Version

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Acts 27 — Context

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And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy; and he put us therein.

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And when we had sailed slowly many days, and were come with difficulty over against Cnidus, the wind not further suffering us, we sailed under the lee of Crete, over against Salmone;

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and with difficulty coasting along it we came unto a certain place called Fair Havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.

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And when much time was spent, and the voyage was now dangerous, because the Fast was now already gone by, Paul admonished them,

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and said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the lading and the ship, but also of our lives.

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But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship, than to those things which were spoken by Paul.

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And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to put to sea from thence, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, and winter there; which is a haven of Crete, looking north-east and south-east.

Acts 27:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 27:9 say?
Acts 27:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “And when much time was spent, and the voyage was now dangerous, because the Fast was now already gone by, Paul admonished them, ”
Where is Acts 27:9 in the Bible?
Acts 27:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 9.
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 27:9.
What translation should I read Acts 27:9 in?
Acts 27:9 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 27:9?
Acts 27:9 reads (ASV): “And when much time was spent, and the voyage was now dangerous, because the Fast was now already gone by, Paul admonished them, ” 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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