Acts 27:26
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New International Version (©2011)
Nevertheless, we must run aground on some island."

New Living Translation (©2007)
But we will be shipwrecked on an island."

English Standard Version (©2001)
But we must run aground on some island.”

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"But we must run aground on a certain island."

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
However, we must run aground on a certain island."

International Standard Version (©2012)
However, we will have to run aground on some island."

NET Bible (©2006)
But we must run aground on some island."

Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
“However, we must be cast upon a certain island.”

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
However, we will run aground on some island."

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
However we must be cast upon a certain island.

American King James Version
However, we must be cast on a certain island.

American Standard Version
But we must be cast upon a certain island.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And we must come unto a certain island.

Darby Bible Translation
But we must be cast ashore on a certain island.

English Revised Version
Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.

Webster's Bible Translation
But we must be cast upon a certain isle.

Weymouth New Testament
But we are to be stranded on a certain island."

World English Bible
But we must run aground on a certain island."

Young's Literal Translation
and on a certain island it behoveth us to be cast.'

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

27:21-29 They did not hearken to the apostle when he warned them of their danger; yet if they acknowledge their folly, and repent of it, he will speak comfort and relief to them when in danger. Most people bring themselves into trouble, because they do not know when they are well off; they come to harm and loss by aiming to mend their condition, often against advice. Observe the solemn profession Paul made of relation to God. No storms or tempests can hinder God's favour to his people, for he is a Help always at hand. It is a comfort to the faithful servants of God when in difficulties, that as long as the Lord has any work for them to do, their lives shall be prolonged. If Paul had thrust himself needlessly into bad company, he might justly have been cast away with them; but God calling him into it, they are preserved with him. They are given thee; there is no greater satisfaction to a good man than to know he is a public blessing. He comforts them with the same comforts wherewith he himself was comforted. God is ever faithful, therefore let all who have an interest in his promises be ever cheerful. As, with God, saying and doing are not two things, believing and enjoying should not be so with us. Hope is an anchor of the soul, sure and stedfast, entering into that within the veil. Let those who are in spiritual darkness hold fast by that, and think not of putting to sea again, but abide by Christ, and wait till the day break, and the shadows flee away.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 26. - We must be east, etc. (ἐκπεσεῖν, ver. 17, note). Here St. Paul speaks distinctly by revelation, probably what was told him by the angel. We can see the same purpose here as in all miracles and prophetic utterances, viz. to give God's credentials to his ambassador as speaking in his Name and by his authority (John 20:31).

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Howbeit, we must be cast upon a certain island. This circumstance is foretold, that when the whole affair should come to pass, it might be manifest that it was not a casual thing, a fortuitous event, a business of chance, but was predetermined by God, made known to the apostle, and predicted by him. This island was Melita; and the fulfilment of this part of the prediction is related in Acts 28:1.

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The Storm at Sea
…24Saying, Fear not, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar: and, see, God has given you all them that sail with you. 25Why, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. 26However, we must be cast on a certain island.

Acts 27:17 so the men hoisted it aboard. Then they passed ropes under the ship itself to hold it together. Because they were afraid they would run aground on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and let the ship be driven along.
Acts 27:27 On the fourteenth night we were still being driven across the Adriatic Sea, when about midnight the sailors sensed they were approaching land.
Acts 27:29 Fearing that we would be dashed against the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daylight.
Acts 28:1 Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta.