Acts 27:44
New International Version
The rest were to get there on planks or on other pieces of the ship. In this way everyone reached land safely.

New Living Translation
The others held on to planks or debris from the broken ship. So everyone escaped safely to shore.

English Standard Version
and the rest on planks or on pieces of the ship. And so it was that all were brought safely to land.

Berean Standard Bible
The rest were to follow on planks and various parts of the ship. In this way everyone was brought safely to land.

Berean Literal Bible
and the rest, some indeed on boards, and some on things from the ship. And thus it came to pass that all were brought safely to the land.

King James Bible
And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.

New King James Version
and the rest, some on boards and some on parts of the ship. And so it was that they all escaped safely to land.

New American Standard Bible
and the rest were to follow, some on planks, and others on various things from the ship. And so it happened that they all were brought safely to land.

NASB 1995
and the rest should follow, some on planks, and others on various things from the ship. And so it happened that they all were brought safely to land.

NASB 1977
and the rest should follow, some on planks, and others on various things from the ship. And thus it happened that they all were brought safely to land.

Legacy Standard Bible
and the rest should follow, some on planks, and others on various things from the ship. And so it happened that they all were brought safely to land.

Amplified Bible
and [he commanded] the rest to follow, some on [floating] planks, and others on various things from the ship. And so it was that all of them were brought safely to land.

Christian Standard Bible
The rest were to follow, some on planks and some on debris from the ship. In this way, everyone safely reached the shore.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The rest were to follow, some on planks and some on debris from the ship. In this way, everyone safely reached the shore.

American Standard Version
and the rest, some on planks, and some on other things from the ship. And so it came to pass, that they all escaped safe to the land.

Contemporary English Version
Then he told the others to hold on to planks of wood or parts of the ship. At last, everyone safely reached shore.

English Revised Version
and the rest, some on planks, and some on other things from the ship. And so it came to pass, that they all escaped safe to the land.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then he ordered the rest to follow on planks or some other pieces [of wood] from the ship. In this way everyone got to shore safely.

Good News Translation
the rest were to follow, holding on to the planks or to some broken pieces of the ship. And this was how we all got safely ashore.

International Standard Version
The rest were to follow, some on planks and others on various pieces of the ship. In this way everyone got to shore safely.

Majority Standard Bible
The rest were to follow on planks and various parts of the ship. In this way everyone was brought safely to land.

NET Bible
and the rest were to follow, some on planks and some on pieces of the ship. And in this way all were brought safely to land.

New Heart English Bible
and the rest should follow, some on planks, and some on other things from the ship. So it happened that they all escaped safely to the land.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship: And so it came to pass, that they all escaped safe to land.

Weymouth New Testament
and that the rest should follow, some on planks, and others on various things from the ship. In this way they all got safely to land.

World English Bible
and the rest should follow, some on planks and some on other things from the ship. So they all escaped safely to the land.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the rest, some indeed on boards, and some on certain things of the ship; and thus it came to pass that all came safe to the land.

Berean Literal Bible
and the rest, some indeed on boards, and some on things from the ship. And thus it came to pass that all were brought safely to the land.

Young's Literal Translation
and the rest, some indeed upon boards, and some upon certain things of the ship; and thus it came to pass that all came safe unto the land.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the rest, truly some on boards, and some on certain things from the ship. And so it was, all were saved upon the land.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the rest, some they carried on boards, and some on those things that belonged to the ship. And so it came to pass, that every soul got safe to land.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And as for the others, some they carried on boards, and others on those things that belonged to the ship. And so it happened that every soul escaped to the land.

New American Bible
and then the rest, some on planks, others on debris from the ship. In this way, all reached shore safely.

New Revised Standard Version
and the rest to follow, some on planks and others on pieces of the ship. And so it was that all were brought safely to land.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The others he made cross over on boards and on broken pieces of the ship. In this manner, all of them escaped and reached shore safely.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they sent the rest of them on boards and on other wood of the ship, and thus all of them escaped to land.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and then the rest, some on planks, and others on what could be taken from the ship. And thus it came to pass, that all got safe to land.

Godbey New Testament
and the rest, some on planks, and others on some parts from the ship. And thus it came to pass that all came safe to the land.

Haweis New Testament
and that the rest should make the attempt, some on planks, and some on the floating materials of the ship: and in this manner so it was that they all safely reached the shore.

Mace New Testament
and the rest to get upon the planks, or other pieces of the wreck: and by this means it happen'd that they all came safe to land.

Weymouth New Testament
and that the rest should follow, some on planks, and others on various things from the ship. In this way they all got safely to land.

Worrell New Testament
and the rest?some, indeed, on planks, and others on some of the things from the Ship. And so it came to pass that all escaped safe to land.

Worsley New Testament
and the rest, some on planks, and others on some other things out of the ship. And so it came to pass that they all got safe to land.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Shipwreck
43But the centurion, wanting to spare Paul’s life, thwarted their plan. He commanded those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land. 44 The rest were to follow on planks and various parts of the ship. In this way everyone was brought safely to land.

Cross References
Jonah 1:15
Then they picked up Jonah and cast him into the sea, and the raging sea grew calm.

Psalm 107:23-30
Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters. / They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep. / For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea. ...

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Matthew 8:24-27
Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” / “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. ...

Mark 4:37-41
Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped. / But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, “Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?” / Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. ...

Luke 8:23-25
As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. / “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”

2 Corinthians 11:25
Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea.

Genesis 7:17-24
For forty days the flood kept coming on the earth, and the waters rose and lifted the ark high above the earth. / So the waters continued to surge and rise greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters. / Finally, the waters completely prevailed upon the earth, so that all the high mountains under all the heavens were covered. ...

Exodus 14:21-22
Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.

Joshua 3:15-17
Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, / the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. / The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel crossed over the dry ground, until the entire nation had crossed the Jordan.

1 Kings 22:48
Jehoshaphat built ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they never set sail, because they were wrecked at Ezion-geber.

Psalm 69:1-2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck. / I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me.

Psalm 93:3-4
The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. / Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic.

Isaiah 51:10
Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over?

Ezekiel 27:26-27
Your oarsmen have brought you onto the high seas, but the east wind will shatter you in the heart of the sea. / Your wealth, wares, and merchandise, your sailors, captains, and shipwrights, your merchants and all the warriors within you, with all the other people on board, will sink into the heart of the sea on the day of your downfall.


Treasury of Scripture

And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.

that.

Acts 27:22,24
And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship…

Psalm 107:28-30
Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses…

Amos 9:9
For, lo, I will command, and I will sift the house of Israel among all nations, like as corn is sifted in a sieve, yet shall not the least grain fall upon the earth.

land.

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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.














The rest were to follow on planks and various parts of the ship.
This phrase describes the aftermath of a shipwreck, where those who could not swim were instructed to use debris from the ship to reach the shore. The context is Paul's journey to Rome, where he was to stand trial. The ship had encountered a violent storm, leading to its destruction. The use of planks and ship parts highlights the resourcefulness and survival instincts of the people on board. This situation reflects the broader biblical theme of God's provision and protection in dire circumstances. The imagery of clinging to planks can be seen as a metaphor for faith, relying on what God provides to reach safety.

In this way everyone was brought safely to land.
This phrase emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promise of safety. Earlier in Acts 27, Paul had assured the crew that no lives would be lost, a promise given to him by an angel. The safe arrival of all passengers underscores the reliability of God's word and His sovereignty over nature. This event can be connected to other biblical narratives where God delivers His people through perilous situations, such as the Israelites crossing the Red Sea. It also prefigures the ultimate salvation offered through Jesus Christ, where believers are brought safely through the trials of life to eternal security. The phrase serves as a testament to God's faithfulness and the power of His promises.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Paul
The apostle who was being transported to Rome as a prisoner. He had previously received assurance from God that he would stand trial before Caesar.

2. The Ship's Crew and Passengers
This includes the sailors, soldiers, and other prisoners on board. They were caught in a violent storm and shipwrecked.

3. The Island of Malta
The location where the shipwreck occurred. It was here that all aboard the ship were brought safely to land.

4. The Centurion
A Roman officer responsible for Paul and the other prisoners. He played a crucial role in ensuring Paul's safety.

5. The Storm
A significant event that led to the shipwreck, testing the faith and resilience of all aboard.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty and Faithfulness
Despite the chaos of the storm, God's promise to Paul was fulfilled. This teaches us to trust in God's sovereignty and faithfulness in our own lives.

The Importance of Community and Cooperation
The survival of all aboard the ship required cooperation and following instructions. In our spiritual journey, working together as a community is vital.

Faith in the Midst of Trials
Paul's calmness and faith during the storm serve as a model for maintaining faith during our own trials and uncertainties.

Divine Protection and Provision
God's protection was evident as everyone was brought safely to land. We can trust in God's provision and protection in our lives.

Obedience to God's Guidance
The centurion's decision to spare Paul and follow his advice demonstrates the importance of obedience to God's guidance through His servants.(44) And the rest, some on boards . . .--These were probably planks from the decks. The words "broken pieces are not in the Greek, but fairly express its force. Literally, on some of the things from the ship. These might, it is obvious, have been pieces of timber from the bulwarks, loose spars, tables, stools, and the like.

Verse 44. - Planks for boards, A.V.; other things from for broken pieces of, A.V.; all escaped (διασωθῆναι) for escaped all, A.V.; the land for land, A.V. Planks; σωνίσιν, only here and in the LXX. of 2 Kings 12:9 (for the "lid" of the box) and Song of Solomon 8:9 (for "boards"); very common in Homer and other Greek writers, for "boards" and "planks" of all kinds. They all escaped. In exact fulfillment of Paul's prediction in ver. 22. And thus ended the eventful voyage of about four hundred and eighty miles (as laid down in the charts) from Clauda to the Point of Koura on the north coast of Malta. It is one of the striking proofs of the identity of Melita with Malta, that the rate at which it is calculated that a large ship laying to in a gale would drift in twenty-four hours, viz. thirty-six miles, multiplied by thirteen and a half (the number of days occupied by the voyage), gives four hundred and eighty-six miles as the whole distance. (36X13.5 = 486) Smith thinks that the coincidence between "the actual bearing of St. Paul's Bay from Clauda, and the direction in which the ship must have driven," with the wind blowing in the quarter we know it did," is, if possible, still more striking" (pp. 127, 128).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
The
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

rest [were to follow]
λοιποὺς (loipous)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3062: Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones.

on
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

planks
σανίσιν (sanisin)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4548: A plank, board. Of uncertain affinity; a plank.

and
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

various parts
τινων (tinōn)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

of
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

ship.
πλοίου (ploiou)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 4143: A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.

In this way
οὕτως (houtōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).

everyone
πάντας (pantas)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

was brought safely
διασωθῆναι (diasōthēnai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive
Strong's 1295: From dia and sozo; to save thoroughly, i.e. to cure, preserve, rescue, etc.

to
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

land.
γῆν (gēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.


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