Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 27:22 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Acts 27:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 27 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship.”
Acts 27:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 27:22
I exhort you to be of good cheer (παρακαλῶ, I encourage/urge you)—Paul shifts from gentle rebuke to pastoral comfort. The Greek euthymeō (be cheerful) meant courage in adversity, not superficial happiness. His promise no loss of any man's life... but of the ship seems impossible given their circumstances, yet rests on divine revelation, not optimism. This demonstrates Christian hope's distinctiveness: grounded in God's word, not circumstances. Paul's confidence amid disaster mirrors Jesus calming the storm—both reveal faith's supernatural source.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 27:22
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“and they also took food.”
“sirs”
“Jacob”
“for this is for your safety; for not a hair will perish from any of your heads.,Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you.,,,,,,,,”
“yet not crushed; perplexed”
“trusting in Yahweh.”
“because the soul of all the people was grieved”
“some on planks”
“the Lord stood by him”
“one of the sons of Elam”