Acts 27:35

Acts 27:35 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat.
• New International Version (NIV)After he said this, he took some bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And when he had said these things, he took bread, and giving thanks to God in the presence of all he broke it and began to eat.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And when he had said these things, he took bread and gave thanks to God in the presence of them all; and when he had broken it he began to eat.

Context of Acts 27:35

33While they waited for the day to dawn, Paul encouraged them all [and told them] to have some food, saying, “This is the fourteenth day that you have been constantly on watch and going without food, having eaten nothing. 34So I urge you to eat some food, for this is for your survival; for not a hair from the head of any of you will perish.” Having said this, he took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all, and he broke it and began to eat. 36Then all of them were encouraged and their spirits improved, and they also ate some food. 37All told there were two hundred and seventy-six of us aboard the ship.

Acts 27:35 word by word

Εἴπας δὲ ταῦτα καὶ λαβὼν ἄρτον εὐχαρίστησεν τῷ θεῷ ἐνώπιον πάντων, καὶ κλάσας ἤρξατο ἐσθίειν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And whenδέde · thenG1161
• he hadλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• thusοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• he tookλαμβάνωlambanō · to takeG2983
• breadἄρτοςartos · breadG740
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• gave thanksεὐχαριστέωeucharisteō · to thankG2168
• to Godὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• to Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• in presenceἐνώπιονenōpion · beforeG1799
• of them allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• when he had brokenκλάωklaō · to breakG2806
• he beganἄρχομαιarchomai · to rule/beginG756
• to eatἐσθίωesthiō · to eatG2068

Cross-references for Acts 27:35

• Acts 2:46Day after day they met in the temple [area] continuing with one mind, and breaking bread in various private homes. They were eating their meals together with joy and generous hearts,
• 1 Samuel 9:13As you enter the city you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat, for the people will not eat until he comes, because he must ask the blessing on the sacrifice; afterward, those who are invited will eat. So go up now, for about now you will find him.”
• Matthew 15:36and He took the seven loaves and the fish; and when He had given thanks, He broke them and started giving them to the disciples, and the disciples [gave them] to the people.
• Mark 8:6He directed the people to sit down on the ground; and taking the seven loaves, He gave thanks and broke them, and [repeatedly] gave them to His disciples to set before them, and they served the crowd.
• Luke 24:30And it happened that as He reclined at the table with them, He took the bread and blessed it, and breaking it, He began giving it to them.
• John 6:11Then Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks, He distributed them to those who were seated; the same also with the fish, as much as they wanted.
• Romans 14:6He who observes the day, observes it for the Lord. He who eats, eats for the Lord, since he gives thanks to God; while he who abstains, abstains for the Lord and gives thanks to God.
• 1 Corinthians 10:30If I take my share [of food] with thankfulness, why am I accused because of something for which I give thanks?
• 1 Timothy 4:3who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from [certain kinds of] foods which God has created to be gratefully shared by those who believe and have [a clear] knowledge of the truth.
• Psalms 119:46I will also speak of Your testimonies before kings And shall not be ashamed.
• Romans 1:16I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation [from His wrath and punishment] to everyone who believes [in Christ as Savior], to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
• 2 Timothy 1:8So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord or about me His prisoner, but with me take your share of suffering for the gospel [continue to preach regardless of the circumstances], in accordance with the power of God [for His power is invincible],
• 1 Peter 4:16but if anyone suffers [ill-treatment] as a Christian [because of his belief], he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God [because he is considered worthy to suffer] in this name.

Commentaries on Acts 27:35

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 35Gave thanks to God - Who had provided the food, and preserved their lives and health to partake of it. Some think that he celebrated the holy eucharist here: but this is by no means likely: he would not celebrate such a mystery among ungodly sailors and soldiers, Jews and heathens; nor was there any necessity for such a measure.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 35And gave thanks … - This was the usual custom among the Hebrews. See the notes on Matthew 14:19. Paul was among those who were not Christians; but he was not ashamed of the proper acknowledgment of God, and was not afraid to avow his dependence on him, and to express his gratitude for his mercy.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 30-38Verses 30-38 God, who appointed the end, that they should be saved, appointed the means, that they should be saved by the help of these shipmen. Duty is ours, events are God's; we do not trust God, but tempt him, when we say we put ourselves under his protection, if we do not use proper means, such as are within our power, for our safety. But how selfish are men in general, often even ready to seek their own safety by the destruction of others! Happy…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 33-35Paul acts like a true leader. He personally evaluates a dangerous situation, decides on a plan, and guides others to solve the problem (compare Nehemiah 1–3; contrast with Jonah 1). Paul’s positive example and strong faith in God encouraged the others to eat and remain hopeful (Acts 27:22–25).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33-3733-37. while day was coming on--"until it should be day"; that is, in the interval between the cutting off of the boat and the approach of day, which all were "anxiously looking for" (Ac 27:29). Paul--now looked up to by all the passengers as the man to direct them. besought them all to take meat--"partake of a meal." saying, This is the fourteenth day ye have tarried--"waited for a breathing time." having eaten nothing--that is, taken no regular meal…Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 27:35

• Food
• Mariners (Sailors)
• Paul
• Prayer
• Prophecy
• Thankfulness
• Trouble

In the dictionaries

• God
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Cheer
• Close
• Creek
• Crete
• Euroclydon
• Exhort
• Fast
• Gain

Commentaries on Acts 27

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings