“Men, I can see that our voyage will be filled with disaster and great loss, not only to ship and cargo, but to our own lives as well.”
Parallel translations
- WEB and said to them, “Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.”
- KJV And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
- NKJV saying, “Men, I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives.”
- NASB saying to them, “Men, I perceive that the voyage will certainly be with damage and great loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.”
- NLT “Men,” he said, “I believe there is trouble ahead if we go on—shipwreck, loss of cargo, and danger to our lives as well.”
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Quick answer
Paul foretells that continuing the voyage will bring injury and great loss of cargo, ship, and lives.
Overview
Paul perceives serious danger and warns plainly of disaster ahead. Whether by seasoned judgment or prophetic insight, his words carry weight as the narrative unfolds. Though partly mitigated later by God's mercy regarding the lives, his warning proves substantially accurate, establishing Paul as the voice of God-given wisdom amid the crew's recklessness.
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Cross-references · 11
- Dan 2:30And to me this mystery has been revealed, not because I have more wisdom than any man alive, but in order that the interpretation might be made known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind.
- Acts 27:20–26When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the great storm continued to batter us, we abandoned all hope of being saved.
- Acts 27:41–44But the vessel struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was being broken up by the pounding of the waves.
- Amos 3:7Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.
- Ps 25:14The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.
- Gen 41:38–39So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”
- Acts 27:34So for your own preservation, I urge you to eat something, because not a single hair of your head will be lost.”
- 2 Kgs 6:9–10Then the man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Be careful passing by this place, for the Arameans are going down there.”
- Gen 41:16–25“I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer.”
- 1 Pet 4:18And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”
- Acts 27:31But Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men remain with the ship, you cannot be saved.”
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