Acts 27:11

Acts 27:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
• New International Version (NIV)But the centurion, instead of listening to what Paul said, followed the advice of the pilot and of the owner of the ship.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But the centurion paid more attention to the pilot and to the owner of the ship than to what Paul said.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Nevertheless the centurion was more persuaded by the helmsman and the owner of the ship than by the things spoken by Paul.

Context of Acts 27:11

9Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, 10And 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. Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. 12And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west. 13And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.

Acts 27:11 word by word

ὁ δὲ ἑκατοντάρχης τῷ κυβερνήτῃ καὶ τῷ ναυκλήρῳ μᾶλλον ἐπείθετο ἢ τοῖς ὑπὸ Παύλου λεγομένοις.¶Read the interlinear

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Neverthelessδέde · thenG1161
• the centurionἑκατόνταρχοςhekatontarchēs hekatontarchos · centurionG1543
• believedπείθωpeithō · to persuadeG3982
• the masterκυβερνήτηςkubernētēs · captainG2942
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• the owner of the shipναύκληροςnauklēros · captainG3490
• moreμᾶλλονmallon · moreG3123
• thanἤē · orG2228
• which were spokenλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• byὑπόhupo · by/under: byG5259
• PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos · PaulG3972

Cross-references for Acts 27:11

• Acts 27:21But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
• Exodus 9:20He that feared the word of Yhwh among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses:
• 2 Kings 6:10And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.
• Proverbs 27:12A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
• Ezekiel 3:17Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
• Ezekiel 33:4Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.
• Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

Commentaries on Acts 27:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11The centurion believed the master - ͅ ͅ, the pilot; and owner of the ship, ͅ ͅ, the captain and proprietor. This latter had the command of the ship and the crew; the pilot had the guidance of the vessel along those dangerous coasts, under the direction of the captain; and the centurion had the power to cause them to proceed on their voyage, or to go into port, as he pleased; as he had other state prisoners on board; and probably the ship itself was…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11The master - The person who is here meant was the helmsman, who occupied in ancient ships a conspicuous place on the stern, and steered the ship, and gave directions to the crew. The owner of the ship - Probably a different person from “the master.” He had the general command of the ship as his own property, but had employed “the master,” or the pilot, to direct and manage it. His counsel in regard to the propriety of continuing the voyage would be likely…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10-11Paul understood the consequences if they continued. He warned the ship's officers. But they and the Roman officer were not likely to listen to an imprisoned Jewish rabbi with no sailing experience. Later, however, they would respect him more (27:30–36, 42–43).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and owner ... more than ... Paul--He would naturally think them best able to judge, and there was much to say for their opinion, as the bay at Fair Havens, being open to nearly one-half of the compass, could not be a good winter harbor.Read the comment

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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