King James Version
Acts 27:23 in the King James Version says “For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,” — study this verse from Acts chapter 27 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,”
Acts 27:23 · KJV
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.
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.
For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“there stood by”
G3936to stand beside, i.e., (transitively) to exhibit, proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or (intransitively) to be at hand (or
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“the angel”
G32compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
“of God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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