My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And while the day was coming on,.... Between midnight and break of day: Paul besought them all to take meat; to sit down…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Cut off the ropes ... - It is evident that the mariners had not yet got on board the boat. They had let it down into the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The soldiers cut off the ropes - These were probably the only persons who dared to have opposed the will of the sailors:…
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
cut off[R. V.away] the ropes of the boat i.e. cut asunder the ropes which attached the boat to the ship.