Acts 27:11
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But contrary to Paul’s advice, the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and by the owner of the ship.”
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“But contrary to Paul’s advice, the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and by the owner of the ship.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship, than to those things which were spoken by Paul.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“but the centurion to the pilot and to the shipowner gave credence more than to the things spoken by Paul;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Acts 27:11 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 9:20Those among Pharaoh’s officials who feared the word of the LORD hurried to bring their servants and livestock to shelter,
- 2 Kings 6:10So the king of Israel sent word to the place the man of God had pointed out. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places.
- Proverbs 27:12The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
- Ezekiel 3:17“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.
- Ezekiel 33:4Then if anyone hears the sound of the horn but fails to heed the warning, and the sword comes and takes him away, his blood will be on his own head.
- Acts 27:21After the men had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up among them and said, “Men, you should have followed my advice not to sail from Crete. Then you would have averted this disaster and loss.
- Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
- Revelation 18:17For in a single hour such fabulous wealth has been destroyed!” Every shipmaster, passenger, and sailor, and all who make their living from the sea, will stand at a distance
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