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Acts 27:21 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Acts 27:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 27 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs , ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.”
Acts 27:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 27:21
Paul's address after long abstinence (πολλῆς ἀσιτίας, extended fasting) shows the physical toll of prolonged crisis—seasickness, fear, and despair killed appetites. His reminder ye should have hearkened unto me recalls his earlier warning at Fair Havens (v. 10), establishing prophetic credibility before making new promises. The phrase gained this harm and loss (κερδῆσαι τὴν ὕβριν, literally 'gained the injury') uses commercial language ironically—they 'profited' disaster by ignoring wisdom. Paul doesn't gloat but establishes authority for his coming encouragement.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 27:21
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“their soul fainted in them.”
“saying”
“Paul begged them all to take some food”
“because the Fast had now already gone by”
“and had come with difficulty opposite Cnidus”