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Acts 27:24 Cross-References

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Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.

Acts 27:24 (KJV)

Historical Context for Acts 27:24

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Saulthe apostle Paul, at whose feet witnesses to Stephen's death laid their robes (ACT 7:58)
C
Caesarthe Caesar against whom Paul has committed no offense (ACT 25:8)
Y
G-dHoly, Holy, Holy (ISA 6:3) and too many others to fit here

Commentary on Acts 27:24

Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar—The divine 'must' (δεῖ, it is necessary) signals prophetic inevitability, echoing Jesus' passion predictions. Paul's Roman trial serves God's purposes for gospel advance, not merely political events. The stunning addition: God hath given thee all them that sail with thee (κεχάρισται, has graciously granted)—276 lives spared for one apostle's sake demonstrates intercession's power. This echoes Abraham's intercession for Sodom (Genesis 18) and Joseph preserving Egypt (Genesis 45:7). Believers become conduits of God's blessing to unbelievers.

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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