Then everyone was encouraged and began to eat— all 276 of us who were on board. After eating, the crew lightened the ship further by throwing the cargo of wheat overboard. When morning dawned, they didn’t recognize the coastline, but they saw a bay with a beach and wondered if they could get to shore by running the ship aground. So they cut off the anchors and left them in the sea. Then they lowered the rudders, raised the foresail, and headed toward shore. But they hit a shoal and ran the ship aground too soon. The bow of the ship stuck fast, while the stern was repeatedly smashed by the force of the waves and began to break apart. The soldiers wanted to kill the prisoners to make sure they didn’t swim ashore and escape. But the commanding officer wanted to spare Paul, so he didn’t let them carry out their plan. Then he ordered all who could swim to jump overboard first and make for land. The others held on to planks or debris from the broken ship. So everyone escaped safely to shore.
Read Acts of the Apostles 27
Listen to Acts of the Apostles 27
Share
Compare All Versions: Acts of the Apostles 27:36-44
3 Days
Storms are inevitable—but they are also invitations to transformation. In this 3-day devotional journey, you will journey through three different storm stories in Scripture that reveal powerful truths about Jesus, expose the condition of our faith, and awaken fresh hope. Each day seeks to bring revelation through these storm stories and unpacks the internal narratives, mental health implications, and spiritual revelations that help us weather life’s fiercest tempests. Learn to anchor your soul, steady your mind, and strengthen your faith—because peace isn’t the absence of storms but the presence of a Saviour.
4 Days
Skydiving, bear wrestling, eating nachos right before riding a roller coaster… All these things require COURAGE! As we live out and share our faith in Jesus, we can find courage in knowing that God is always with us and He is bigger than our problems! Join in to learn how you can grow in courage today!
5 days
The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the sixteenth part "The Travels of Paul." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.
5 Days
If you’re tired of being attacked by the enemy, then you need to know how to block his deceptions. But how? In this 5-day devotional with John Ramirez, you’ll learn the key principles and practical tips on how to stay rooted in the goodness of God no matter what comes your way.
Save verses, read offline, watch teaching clips, and more!
Home
Bible
Plans
Videos