Acts 27:6
New International Version
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board.

New Living Translation
There the commanding officer found an Egyptian ship from Alexandria that was bound for Italy, and he put us on board.

English Standard Version
There the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy and put us on board.

Berean Standard Bible
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board.

Berean Literal Bible
And there the centurion, having found a ship of Alexandria sailing to Italy, placed us into it.

King James Bible
And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.

New King James Version
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing to Italy, and he put us on board.

New American Standard Bible
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy, and he put us aboard it.

NASB 1995
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy, and he put us aboard it.

NASB 1977
And there the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy, and he put us aboard it.

Legacy Standard Bible
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy, and he put us aboard it.

Amplified Bible
There the centurion [Julius] found an Alexandrian ship [a grain ship of the Roman fleet] sailing for Italy, and he put us aboard it.

Christian Standard Bible
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board.

American Standard Version
And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy; and he put us therein.

Contemporary English Version
There the army captain found a ship from Alexandria that was going to Italy. So he ordered us to board that ship.

English Revised Version
And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy; and he put us therein.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In Myra the officer found a ship from Alexandria that was on its way to Italy and put us on it.

Good News Translation
There the officer found a ship from Alexandria that was going to sail for Italy, so he put us aboard.

International Standard Version
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship bound for Italy and put us on it.

Majority Standard Bible
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board.

NET Bible
There the centurion found a ship from Alexandria sailing for Italy, and he put us aboard it.

New Heart English Bible
There the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy, and he put us on board.

Webster's Bible Translation
And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.

Weymouth New Testament
There Julius found an Alexandrian ship bound for Italy, and put us on board of her.

World English Bible
There the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy, and he put us on board.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and there the centurion having found a ship of Alexandria, sailing to Italy, put us into it,

Berean Literal Bible
And there the centurion, having found a ship of Alexandria sailing to Italy, placed us into it.

Young's Literal Translation
and there the centurion having found a ship of Alexandria, sailing to Italy, did put us into it,

Smith's Literal Translation
And there the centurion having found an Alexandrian ship sailing to Italy, placed us upon it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And there the centurion finding a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy, removed us into it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And there the centurion found a ship from Alexandria sailing to Italy, and he transferred us to it.

New American Bible
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship that was sailing to Italy and put us on board.

New Revised Standard Version
There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship bound for Italy and put us on board.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And there the centurion found a ship from Al-ex-an’dri-a bound for Italy; and he put us on board of it.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And the Centurion found a ship there from Alexandria that was going to Italia and he put us on it.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria, sailing to Italy; and he put us on board.

Godbey New Testament
And there the centurion having found an Alexandrian ship sailing into Italy; transferred us into it.

Haweis New Testament
And the centurion finding there a ship of Alexandria bound for Italy, he put us on board of it.

Mace New Testament
there the centurion met with a ship of Alexandria, bound for Italy, and put us on board.

Weymouth New Testament
There Julius found an Alexandrian ship bound for Italy, and put us on board of her.

Worrell New Testament
And there the centurion, finding an Alexandrian ship sailing to Italy, put us on board of it.

Worsley New Testament
And there the centurion finding a ship of Alexandria bound for Italy, he put us on board it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Paul Sails for Rome
5And when we had sailed across the open sea off the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra in Lycia. 6There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board. 7After sailing slowly for many days, we arrived off Cnidus. When the wind impeded us, we sailed to the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone.…

Cross References
Acts 21:1-3
After we had torn ourselves away from them, we sailed directly to Cos, and the next day on to Rhodes, and from there to Patara. / Finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we boarded it and set sail. / After sighting Cyprus and passing south of it, we sailed on to Syria and landed at Tyre, where the ship was to unload its cargo.

Acts 28:11
After three months we set sail in an Alexandrian ship that had wintered in the island. It had the Twin Brothers as a figurehead.

Acts 20:13-16
We went on ahead to the ship and sailed to Assos, where we were to take Paul aboard. He had arranged this because he was going there on foot. / And when he met us at Assos, we took him aboard and went on to Mitylene. / Sailing on from there, we arrived the next day opposite Chios. The day after that we arrived at Samos, and on the following day we came to Miletus. ...

Acts 19:21
After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”

Acts 18:18-22
Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. / When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews. / When they asked him to stay for a while longer, he declined. ...

Acts 16:11-12
We sailed from Troas straight to Samothrace, and the following day on to Neapolis. / From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.

Acts 13:4-6
So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. / When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper. / They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus,

Acts 9:30
When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.

Acts 8:40
But Philip appeared at Azotus and traveled through that region, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

Acts 6:9
But resistance arose from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and men from the provinces of Cilicia and Asia. They disputed with Stephen,

Jonah 1:3
Jonah, however, got up to flee to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship bound for Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went aboard to sail for Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD.

Ezekiel 27:25
The ships of Tarshish carried your merchandise. And you were filled with heavy cargo in the heart of the sea.

Isaiah 23:1-14
This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. / Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whose traders have crossed the sea. / On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. ...

Psalm 107:23-30
Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters. / They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep. / For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea. ...

Psalm 48:7
With a wind from the east You wrecked the ships of Tarshish.


Treasury of Scripture

And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.

the centurion.

Acts 27:1
And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.

Alexandria.

Acts 6:9
Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.

Acts 18:24
And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.

Acts 28:11
And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.

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Acts 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.














There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board
There the centurion
The term "centurion" refers to a Roman officer in charge of approximately one hundred soldiers. This highlights the Roman military presence and authority during the time of the early church. The centurion in this context is likely Julius, mentioned earlier in Acts 27:1, who is responsible for transporting Paul, a prisoner, to Rome. The role of the centurion is significant as it demonstrates the intersection of divine providence and human authority, where God uses even Roman officials to fulfill His purposes.

found an Alexandrian ship
Alexandria was a major city in Egypt, known for its significant port and as a center of commerce and learning. Ships from Alexandria were often large grain ships, as Egypt was a major supplier of grain to Rome. The mention of an "Alexandrian ship" indicates the vessel's origin and its likely cargo, emphasizing the economic and logistical connections within the Roman Empire. This detail underscores the historical accuracy of the account and the interconnectedness of the ancient world.

sailing for Italy
Italy, specifically Rome, was the heart of the Roman Empire, representing power, authority, and the center of the known world at the time. Paul's journey to Italy is not just a physical voyage but a fulfillment of God's plan for him to testify in Rome, as previously revealed in Acts 23:11. The phrase "sailing for Italy" signifies the divine direction and purpose in Paul's mission, as he is being led to the epicenter of political and cultural influence to spread the Gospel.

and put us on board
The phrase "put us on board" indicates the centurion's authority and decision-making in the journey. The use of "us" suggests the presence of companions with Paul, likely including Luke, the author of Acts, and possibly Aristarchus, as mentioned in Acts 27:2. This communal aspect of the journey highlights the fellowship and support among believers, even in challenging circumstances. It also reflects the theme of divine guidance and protection, as God orchestrates the details of their travel to ensure the fulfillment of His purposes.

(6) A ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy.--A glance at the map will show that the ship, which was probably one of those engaged in the corn-trade between Egypt and Rome, must have been driven out of its course. This may have been owing to the prevalence of the westerly winds already noticed. The Alexandrian traders, however, as a rule, avoided taking the course along the coast of Africa, through fear of the quicksands of the great Syrtis, and took that between Crete and the Peloponnesus. The presence of this merchantship led to a change of plan. It seemed an easier and more expeditious route to go straight to Rome, instead of landing at Mysia, and then taking another ship to Macedonia in order to journey by land to the coast of the Adriatic. A local inscription describes Myra as a "horrea," or store-house of corn (Lewin's St. Paul, ii. p. 187), and the Alexandrian ship may therefore have gone thither to discharge part of its cargo. It has been assumed, but on insufficient grounds, that Aristarchus here parted from St. Paul, and went on in the Adramyttium ship.

Verse 6. - For, for into, A.V. He put us therein; ἐνεβίβασεν, only here in the New Testament, and once in the LXX. (Proverbs 4:11). It is a nautical term for embarking men on board ship (Thucydides, Xenophon, Lucian, etc.), and is also used by medical writers for "placing patients in a bath." The corn-vessel (naris frumentaria) from Alexandria to Italy may very probably have been driven out of its direct course by the same contrary winds which forced St. Paul to sail under Cyprus (see Howson, vol. it. p. 325, note 5), or commercial objects may have brought it to Lycia, to carry Asiatic merchandize to Rome, in addition to its cargo of Egyptian wheat - possibly "timber from the woody mountains of Lycia" (Lewin, vol. it. p. 188, note).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
There
Κἀκεῖ (Kakei)
Conjunction
Strong's 2546: And there, and yonder, there also. From kai and ekei; likewise in that place.

the
(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.

found
εὑρὼν (heurōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.

an Alexandrian
Ἀλεξανδρῖνον (Alexandrinon)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 222: Alexandrian, belonging to Alexandria in Egypt. From the same as Alexandreus; Alexandrine, or belonging to Alexandria.

ship
πλοῖον (ploion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4143: A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.

sailing
πλέον (pleon)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4126: Another form for pleuo; which is used as an alternate in certain tenses; probably a form of pluno; to pass in a vessel.

for
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

Italy,
Ἰταλίαν (Italian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2482: Italy. Probably of foreign origin; Italia, a region of Europe.

[and] he put
ἐνεβίβασεν (enebibasen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1688: Trans: I embark, put on board, step into. From en and bibazo; to place on, i.e. Transfer.

us
ἡμᾶς (hēmas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

on
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

[board].
αὐτό (auto)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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