Acts 27:35
“And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then were they all of good cheer,.... Encouraged by the apostle's words and example:
and they all took some meat; and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And gave thanks ... - This was the usual custom among the Hebrews. See the notes on Mat 14:19. Paul was among those who…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Gave thanks to God - Who had provided the food, and preserved their lives and health to partake of it. Some think that…
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
gave thanks to God As he had advised, so he set the example of taking food. But he did more than this. He made an…
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