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Acts 27:10

Acts 27:10
And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive,.... Not only by the tempestuous weather which they had met with, and still continued, and which they must expect to have, if they continued on their voyage; but…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Sirs - Greek: Men. I perceive - It is not certain that Paul understood this by direct inspiration. He might have perceived it from his own knowledge of the danger of navigation at the autumnal…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt, etc. - Paul might either have had this intimation from the Spirit of God, or from his own knowledge of the state of this sea after the autumnal equinox,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 27:1-11

It does not appear how long it was after Paul's conference with Agrippa that he was sent away for Rome, pursuant to his appeal to Caesar; but it is likely they took the first convenience they could…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Sirs, I perceive that this(R. V.the) voyage will be with hur, and much damage(R. V.injury and much loss)]. Evidently the character of the Apostle had won him the regard and respect of those in charge…