Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But the centurion, instead of listening to what Paul said, followed the advice of the pilot and of the owner of the ship. New Living Translation But the officer in charge of the prisoners listened more to the ship’s captain and the owner than to Paul. English Standard Version But the centurion paid more attention to the pilot and to the owner of the ship than to what Paul said. Berean Standard Bible But contrary to Paul’s advice, the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and by the owner of the ship. Berean Literal Bible But the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and the ship owner, rather than by the things spoken by Paul. King James Bible Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. New King James Version Nevertheless the centurion was more persuaded by the helmsman and the owner of the ship than by the things spoken by Paul. New American Standard Bible But the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship than by what was being said by Paul. NASB 1995 But the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship than by what was being said by Paul. NASB 1977 But the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship, than by what was being said by Paul. Legacy Standard Bible But the centurion was being more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship than by what was being said by Paul. Amplified Bible However, the centurion [Julius, ranking officer on board] was persuaded by the pilot and the owner of the ship rather than by what Paul said. Christian Standard Bible But the centurion paid attention to the captain and the owner of the ship rather than to what Paul said. Holman Christian Standard Bible But the centurion paid attention to the captain and the owner of the ship rather than to what Paul said. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version But Julius listened to the captain of the ship and its owner, rather than to Paul. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation However, the officer was persuaded by what the pilot and the owner of the ship said and not by what Paul said. Good News Translation But the army officer was convinced by what the captain and the owner of the ship said, and not by what Paul said. International Standard Version But the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and the owner of the ship and not by what Paul said. Majority Standard Bible But contrary to Paul’s advice, the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and by the owner of the ship. NET Bible But the centurion was more convinced by the captain and the ship's owner than by what Paul said. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation Nevertheless, the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship more than the things which were spoken by Paul. Weymouth New Testament But Julius let himself be persuaded by the pilot and by the owner rather than by Paul's arguments; World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut the centurion gave more credence to the pilot and to the shipowner than to the things spoken by Paul; Berean Literal Bible But the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and the ship owner, rather than by the things spoken by Paul. Young's Literal Translation but the centurion to the pilot and to the shipowner gave credence more than to the things spoken by Paul; Smith's Literal Translation But the centurion was rather persuaded by the pilot and the shipmaster, than by the things spoken by Paul. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the centurion believed the pilot and the master of the ship, more than those things which were said by Paul. Catholic Public Domain Version But the centurion put more trust in the captain and the navigator of the ship, than in the things being said by Paul. New American Bible The centurion, however, paid more attention to the pilot and to the owner of the ship than to what Paul said. New Revised Standard Version But the centurion paid more attention to the pilot and to the owner of the ship than to what Paul said. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNevertheless, the centurion listened to the master and owner of the ship more than to the words of Paul. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But the Centurion was listening to the Helmsman and the Shipmaster rather than to the words of Paulus. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut the centurion had more confidence in the pilot, and in the owner of the ship, than in the things which were spoken by Paul. Godbey New Testament But the centurion trusted the pilot and midshipman, rather than the things spoken by Paul. Haweis New Testament But the centurion paid more attention to the master and to the pilot than to the things which were spoken by Paul. Mace New Testament however, the centurion minded the pilot and the ship's owner more than he did Paul's prediction. Weymouth New Testament But Julius let himself be persuaded by the pilot and by the owner rather than by Paul's arguments; Worrell New Testament But the centurion believed the pilot and the owner of the ship, more than the things spoken by Paul. Worsley New Testament But the centurion regarded the pilot and the master of the vessel, more than the things that were said by Paul. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul Sails for Rome…10“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.” 11But contrary to Paul’s advice, the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and by the owner of the ship. 12Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided to sail on, if somehow they could reach Phoenix to winter there. Phoenix was a harbor in Crete facing both southwest and northwest.… Cross References Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Jeremiah 17:5 This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD. Isaiah 30:1-2 “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. Psalm 118:8-9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. / It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. Psalm 146:3 Put not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save. 2 Chronicles 32:7-8 “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. 1 Samuel 15:24 Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; I have transgressed the LORD’s commandment and your instructions, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice. 1 Kings 12:8 But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. Matthew 27:20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death. Mark 15:15 And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. John 19:12-16 From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.” / When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called the Stone Pavement, which in Hebrew is Gabbatha. / It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. And Pilate said to the Jews, “Here is your King!” ... Acts 5:29 But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. Acts 4:19 But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. Treasury of Scripture Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. believed. Acts 27:21 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. Exodus 9:20,21 He that feared the word of the LORD among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses: … 2 Kings 6:10 And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice. Jump to Previous Arguments Attention Believed Captain Centurion Credence Followed Heed Instead Julius Listening Master Nevertheless Owner Paid Paul Paul's Persuaded Pilot Rather ShipJump to Next Arguments Attention Believed Captain Centurion Credence Followed Heed Instead Julius Listening Master Nevertheless Owner Paid Paul Paul's Persuaded Pilot Rather ShipActs 27 1. Paul shipping toward Rome,10. foretells of the danger of the voyage, 11. but is not believed. 14. They are tossed to and fro by a storm; 41. and suffer shipwreck; 44. yet all come safe to land. But contrary to Paul’s advice This phrase sets the stage for a critical decision-making moment. The Greek word for "contrary" (παρά) indicates a deviation or departure from a suggested course. Paul, an apostle with divine insight, had advised against setting sail due to the impending danger. His advice was not merely based on human wisdom but was likely influenced by his spiritual discernment. This moment highlights the tension between spiritual guidance and human reasoning, a common theme throughout Scripture. It serves as a reminder of the importance of heeding godly counsel, even when it contradicts worldly expertise. the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and the owner of the ship Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. contrary to μᾶλλον (mallon) Adverb Strong's 3123: More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. Paul’s Παύλου (Paulou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. advice, λεγομένοις (legomenois) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. the Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. centurion ἑκατοντάρχης (hekatontarchēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1543: A centurion of the Roman army. Or hekatontarchos hek-at-on'-tar-khos; from hekaton and archo; the captain of one hundred men. was persuaded ἐπείθετο (epeitheto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3982: A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. by the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. pilot κυβερνήτῃ (kybernētē) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2942: A steersman, pilot; met: a guide, governor. From the same as kubernesis; helmsman, i.e. captain. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. owner of the ship. ναυκλήρῳ (nauklērō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3490: A captain (master) of a ship, ship-owner. From naus and kleros; a captain. Links Acts 27:11 NIVActs 27:11 NLT Acts 27:11 ESV Acts 27:11 NASB Acts 27:11 KJV Acts 27:11 BibleApps.com Acts 27:11 Biblia Paralela Acts 27:11 Chinese Bible Acts 27:11 French Bible Acts 27:11 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 27:11 But the centurion gave more heed (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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