Acts 27:41-43

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Acts 27:41-43

41But the vessel struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was being broken up by the pounding of the waves.
42The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners so none of them could swim to freedom.
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.
— Acts 27:41-43

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