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Acts 27:43 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Acts 27:43 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 27 verse 43 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:”
Acts 27:43 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 27:43
But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose—As Paul's ship wrecks off Malta, soldiers plan to kill prisoners to prevent escape (Roman law executed guards whose prisoners escaped). The centurion Julius, however, βουλόμενος διασῶσαι τὸν Παῦλον (boulomenos diasōsai ton Paulon, 'wanting to bring Paul safely through'), intervenes. The verb ἐκώλυσεν (ekōlysen, 'prevented, hindered') their βουλήματος (boulēmatos, 'plan, purpose').Julius's protective action fulfills Paul's prophecy that all would survive (27:22-24). God had revealed to Paul 'thou must be brought before Caesar...
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Cross-References for Acts 27:43
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“we touched at Sidon. Julius treated Paul kindly”
“he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
“that they might set Paul on one”
“the commanding officer”
“Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship”
“Thrice was I beaten with rods”
“Unless these stay in the ship, you can't be saved.”