Acts 27:29
“Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks , they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship,.... To save their lives, concluding that it was in the utmost…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
They cast four anchors - On account of the violence of the storm and waves, to make, if possible, the ship secure. And…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Cast four anchors out of the stern - By this time the storm must have been considerably abated; though the agitation of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 27:21-44
We have here the issue of the distress of Paul and his fellow-travellers; they escaped with their lives and that was…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
lest we should have fallen upon rocks [R.V.should be cast ashore on rocky ground]. That rocks were near was evident from…
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