When we had escaped, then they learned that the island was called Malta.
Parallel translations
- KJV And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.
- BSB Once we were safely ashore, we learned that the island was called Malta.
- NKJV Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta.
- NASB When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta.
- NLT Once we were safe on shore, we learned that we were on the island of Malta.
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Quick answer
Safely ashore, they discover the island is called Malta.
Overview
The survivors learn they have landed on Malta, fulfilling Paul's prophecy of running aground on an island. Luke's identification of the place anchors the account in real geography. The safe arrival opens a new chapter in which God's care continues through the kindness of the islanders and a fresh display of His power.
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Cross-references · 4
- Acts 27:26But we must run aground on a certain island.”
- Acts 27:44and the rest should follow, some on planks, and some on other things from the ship. So they all escaped safely to the land.
- Acts 27:39When it was day, they didn’t recognize the land, but they noticed a certain bay with a beach, and they decided to try to drive the ship onto it.
- Acts 16:10When he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go out to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the Good News to them.
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