Acts 27:9 cpdv — Then, after much time had passed, and since sailing would no longer be prudent because the Fast Day had now passed, Pau…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then, after much time had passed, and since sailing would no longer be prudent because the Fast Day had now passed, Paul consoled them, "

— Acts 27:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 27 — Context

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And there the centurion found a ship from Alexandria sailing to Italy, and he transferred us to it.

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And when we had sailed slowly for many days and had barely arrived opposite Cnidus, for the wind was hindering us, we sailed to Crete, near Salmone.

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And barely being able to sail past it, we arrived at a certain place, which is called Good Shelter, next to which was the city of Lasea.

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Then, after much time had passed, and since sailing would no longer be prudent because the Fast Day had now passed, Paul consoled them,

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and he said to them: “Men, I perceive that the voyage is now in danger of injury and much damage, not only to the cargo and the ship, but also to our own lives.”

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But the centurion put more trust in the captain and the navigator of the ship, than in the things being said by Paul.

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And since it was not a fitting port in which to winter, the majority opinion was to sail from there, so that somehow they might be able to arrive at Phoenicia, in order to winter there, at a port of Crete, which looks out toward the southwest and northwest.

Acts 27:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 27:9 say?
Acts 27:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then, after much time had passed, and since sailing would no longer be prudent because the Fast Day had now passed, Paul consoled 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 (CPDV): “Then, after much time had passed, and since sailing would no longer be prudent because the Fast Day had now passed, Paul consoled 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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