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Acts 27:6 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Acts 27:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 27 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein .”
Acts 27:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 27:6
There the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein. Alexandrian grain ships were the empire's largest vessels, vital for feeding Rome's million inhabitants. Egypt provided one-third of Rome's grain supply, transported in fleets of massive ships (this vessel carried 276 people plus cargo, v. 37). The Greek heuron (εὗρον, "found") suggests providential availability rather than guaranteed connection—Julius located suitable transport. He put us therein (enebibesen, ἐνεβίβασεν) indicates official transfer of prisoners and escort.This ship change proves signific...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 27:6
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“we set sail in a ship of Alexandria which had wintered in the island”
“of the Alexandrians”
“an Alexandrian by race”
“they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion named Julius”