Acts 27:23
New International Version
Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me

New Living Translation
For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me,

English Standard Version
For this very night there stood before me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship,

Berean Standard Bible
For just last night an angel of God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood beside me

Berean Literal Bible
For this night an angel of God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood by me,

King James Bible
For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,

New King James Version
For there stood by me this night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve,

New American Standard Bible
For this very night an angel of the God to whom I belong, whom I also serve, came to me,

NASB 1995
“For this very night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood before me,

NASB 1977
“For this very night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood before me,

Legacy Standard Bible
For this very night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood before me,

Amplified Bible
For this very night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood before me,

Christian Standard Bible
For last night an angel of the God I belong to and serve stood by me

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For this night an angel of the God I belong to and serve stood by me,

American Standard Version
For there stood by me this night an angel of the God whose I am, whom also I serve,

Contemporary English Version
I belong to God, and I worship him. Last night he sent an angel

English Revised Version
For there stood by me this night an angel of the God whose I am, whom also I serve,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I know this because an angel from the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood by me last night.

Good News Translation
For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship came to me

International Standard Version
For just last night an angel of God, to whom I belong and whom I serve, stood by me

Majority Standard Bible
For just last night an angel of God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood beside me

NET Bible
For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve came to me

New Heart English Bible
For there stood by me this night an angel, belonging to the God whose I am and whom I serve,

Webster's Bible Translation
For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,

Weymouth New Testament
For there stood by my side, last night, an angel of the God to whom I belong, and whom also I worship,

World English Bible
For there stood by me this night an angel, belonging to the God whose I am and whom I serve,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for this night there stood by me a messenger of God—whose I am, and whom I serve—

Berean Literal Bible
For this night an angel of God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood by me,

Young's Literal Translation
for there stood by me this night a messenger of God -- whose I am, and whom I serve --

Smith's Literal Translation
For the messenger of God stood by me in this night, whose I am, and whom I serve,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For an angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, stood by me this night,

Catholic Public Domain Version
For an Angel of God, who is assigned to me and whom I serve, stood beside me this night,

New American Bible
For last night an angel of the God to whom [I] belong and whom I serve stood by me

New Revised Standard Version
For last night there stood by me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For there has appeared to me this night the angel of God to whom I belong and whom I serve,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“For tonight, an Angel of The God whose I am and whom I serve, appeared to me”,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For there stood by me this night an angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,

Godbey New Testament
For the angel of God, whose I am, and whom indeed I serve, stood by me this night,

Haweis New Testament
For there stood by me this night an angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,

Mace New Testament
for an angel of that God, whose minister I am, and whom I serve, this night appear'd to me, and said, Paul, be not afraid:

Weymouth New Testament
For there stood by my side, last night, an angel of the God to whom I belong, and whom also I worship,

Worrell New Testament
For there stood by me this night an angel of the God Whose I am, and Whom I serve,

Worsley New Testament
for there stood by me this night an angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Storm at Sea
22But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because you will not experience any loss of life, but only of the ship. 23For just last night an angel of God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood beside me 24and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’…

Cross References
Daniel 6:22
My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”

2 Timothy 4:17
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.

Hebrews 1:14
Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Matthew 1:20
But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Luke 1:11-13
Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. / When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear. / But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.

Genesis 32:1-2
Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him. / When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God.” So he named that place Mahanaim.

Exodus 23:20-23
Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. / Pay attention to him and listen to his voice; do not defy him, for he will not forgive rebellion, since My Name is in him. / But if you will listen carefully to his voice and do everything I say, I will be an enemy to your enemies and a foe to your foes. ...

Psalm 34:7
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.

Psalm 91:11
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.

Matthew 28:2-5
Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. / His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. / The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men. ...

Luke 22:43
Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.

Revelation 1:1
This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,

Genesis 48:15-16
Then he blessed Joseph and said: “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, / the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.”

Judges 6:12
And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”

1 Kings 19:5-7
Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” / And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. / A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.”


Treasury of Scripture

For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,

there.

Acts 5:19
But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,

Acts 12:8-11,23
And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me…

Acts 23:11
And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.

whose.

Exodus 19:5
Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:

Deuteronomy 32:9
For the LORD'S portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.

Psalm 135:4
For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.

and.

Acts 16:17
The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.

Psalm 116:16
O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.

Psalm 143:12
And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.

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Acts 27
1. Paul shipping toward Rome,
10. foretells of the danger of the voyage,
11. but is not believed.
14. They are tossed to and fro by a storm;
41. and suffer shipwreck;
44. yet all come safe to land.














Just last night
This phrase sets the immediate context of the divine encounter. The timing, "last night," indicates the recent and urgent nature of the message Paul received. In the ancient world, night was often associated with fear and uncertainty, especially during a storm at sea. Yet, it is precisely in this time of darkness that God chooses to reveal His presence and assurance to Paul. This highlights the biblical theme that God often speaks to His people in their darkest moments, providing comfort and guidance.

an angel of God
The term "angel" comes from the Greek word "ἄγγελος" (angelos), meaning "messenger." In the biblical context, angels are spiritual beings sent by God to deliver messages or carry out His will. The phrase "of God" emphasizes the divine origin and authority of the messenger. This encounter underscores the reality of the spiritual realm and God's active involvement in the lives of His people. Throughout Scripture, angels appear at critical moments to guide, protect, and reassure God's servants, as seen in the lives of figures like Daniel, Mary, and Joseph.

whose I am
This phrase reflects Paul's deep sense of identity and belonging to God. The Greek word for "whose" (οὗ) indicates possession, signifying that Paul sees himself as owned by God. This echoes the biblical teaching that believers are not their own but have been bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Paul's declaration of belonging to God is a profound statement of faith and commitment, illustrating the intimate relationship between the believer and the Creator.

and whom I serve
The word "serve" is translated from the Greek "λατρεύω" (latreuō), which means to worship or minister. This term conveys the idea of devoted service and worship to God. Paul's life is characterized by his dedication to serving God, even in the face of adversity. This service is not merely a duty but an act of worship, reflecting the biblical principle that true worship involves serving God with one's whole life. Paul's example challenges believers to consider how their own lives reflect service to God.

stood beside me
The phrase "stood beside me" indicates the angel's physical presence with Paul, providing a sense of comfort and assurance. In the Greek, "παρέστη" (parestē) suggests standing near or alongside, emphasizing the closeness and support offered by the angel. This imagery is powerful, as it conveys God's nearness and readiness to support His people in times of trial. Throughout Scripture, God's presence is a source of strength and courage, as seen in His promises to be with His people wherever they go (Joshua 1:9). This divine presence reassures Paul and those with him that they are not alone in their perilous journey.

(23) For there stood by me this night . . .--With most others of the enthusiastic type of character, visions, real or supposed, of messengers from the unseen world have produced terror and agitation. With St. Paul they are the source of a calm strength and presence of mind which he is able, in his turn, to impress on others.

Whose I am, and whom I serve.--The service implied is that of worship rather than labour. The word and thought were eminently characteristic of St, Paul. (Comp. Romans 1:9; 2Timothy 1:3.)

Verse 23. - An angel of the God whose I am, whom also for the angel of God, whose I am, and whom, A.V. and T.R. Observe Paul's open confession of God before the heathen crew.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[Just last]
ταύτῃ (tautē)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

night
νυκτὶ (nykti)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3571: The night, night-time. A primary word; 'night'.

an angel
ἄγγελος (angelos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 32: From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.

of God,
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

whose
οὗ (hou)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

I
ἐγώ (egō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

am
εἰμι (eimi)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

whom
(hō)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

I serve,
λατρεύω (latreuō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3000: To serve, especially God, perhaps simply: I worship. From latris; to minister, i.e. Render religious homage.

stood beside
παρέστη (parestē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3936: Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.

me
μοι (moi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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