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Acts 27:19 Cross-References
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“And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship.”
Acts 27:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 27:19
We cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship—Desperation drives even passengers to jettison the ship's gear (Greek skeuē, equipment/tackle). The phrase 'with our own hands' (αὐτόχειρες) emphasizes personal participation in survival efforts, not just sailors' work. Luke's eyewitness detail captures the intensity: first the cargo (v. 18), now essential tackle—spare rigging, sails, perhaps even the mainsail yard. This progressive abandonment mirrors spiritual crisis where earthly securities must be released. Paul's calm amid chaos foreshadows his prophetic leadership emerging in verses...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 27:19
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“and said”
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's”
“but whoever will lose his life for my sake”
“and cried every man to his god. They threw the cargo that was in the ship into the sea”