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Acts 27:13,31,43 - Compare All Versions

Acts 27:13 NIV (New International Version)

When a gentle south wind began to blow, they saw their opportunity; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete.

Acts 27:31 NIV (New International Version)

Then Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men stay with the ship, you cannot be saved.”

Acts 27:43 NIV (New International Version)

But the centurion wanted to spare Paul’s life and kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land.

Acts 27:13 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Now when the south wind blew gently, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to the shore.

Acts 27:31 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.”

Acts 27:43 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

But the centurion, wishing to save Paul, kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and make for the land

Acts 27:13 NLT (New Living Translation)

When a light wind began blowing from the south, the sailors thought they could make it. So they pulled up anchor and sailed close to the shore of Crete.

Acts of the Apostles 27:31 NLT (New Living Translation)

But Paul said to the commanding officer and the soldiers, “You will all die unless the sailors stay aboard.”

Acts of the Apostles 27:43 NLT (New Living Translation)

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.

Acts 27:13 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

When a gentle south wind sprang up, they thought they had achieved their purpose. They weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete.

Acts 27:31 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.”

Acts 27:43 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

But the centurion kept them from carrying out their plan because he wanted to save Paul, and so he ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land.

Acts 27:13 KJV (King James Version)

And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.

Acts 27:31 KJV (King James Version)

Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved.

Acts 27:43 KJV (King James Version)

But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land

Acts 27:13 NKJV (New King James Version)

When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete.

Acts 27:31 NKJV (New King James Version)

Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.”

Acts 27:43 NKJV (New King James Version)

But the centurion, wanting to save Paul, kept them from their purpose, and commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to land

Acts 27:13-15 MSG (The Message)

When a gentle southerly breeze came up, they weighed anchor, thinking it would be smooth sailing. But they were no sooner out to sea than a gale-force wind, the infamous nor’easter, struck. They lost all control of the ship. It was a cork in the storm.

Acts 27:30-32 MSG (The Message)

Some of the sailors tried to jump ship. They let down the lifeboat, pretending they were going to set out more anchors from the bow. Paul saw through their guise and told the centurion and his soldiers, “If these sailors don’t stay with the ship, we’re all going down.” So the soldiers cut the lines to the lifeboat and let it drift off.

Acts 27:42-44 MSG (The Message)

The soldiers decided to kill the prisoners so none could escape by swimming, but the centurion, determined to save Paul, stopped them. He gave orders for anyone who could swim to dive in and go for it, and for the rest to grab a plank. Everyone made it to shore safely. * * *

Acts 27:13 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

When a moderate south wind came up, thinking that they had attained their purpose, they weighed anchor and began sailing along Crete, closer to shore.

Acts 27:31 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men remain on the ship, you yourselves cannot be saved.”

Acts 27:43 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

but the centurion, wanting to bring Paul safely through, kept them from accomplishing their intention, and commanded that those who could swim were to jump overboard first and get to land

Acts 27:13 AMP (Amplified Bible)

So when the south wind blew softly, thinking that they had obtained their goal, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, hugging the coast.

Acts 27:31 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men remain on the ship, you cannot be saved.”

Acts 27:43 AMP (Amplified Bible)

but the centurion, wanting to save Paul, kept them from [carrying out] their plan. He commanded those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to the shore

Acts 27:13 NET (New English Translation)

When a gentle south wind sprang up, they thought they could carry out their purpose, so they weighed anchor and sailed close along the coast of Crete.

Acts 27:31 NET (New English Translation)

Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men stay with the ship, you cannot be saved.”

Acts 27:43 NET (New English Translation)

But the centurion, wanting to save Paul’s life, prevented them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land