Acts 27:11 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. ”

Acts 27:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The master - The person who is here meant was the helmsman, who occupied in ancient ships a conspicuous place on the stern, and steered the ship, and gave directions to the crew. The owner of...
Acts 27:11 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(3) Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. (3) Men cast themselves willingly into an infinite amount of dangers,...
Acts 27:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

To Malta. The Fast of the great Day of Atonement fell on the 10 th of Tishri (Sept.- Oct.). The season for shipping ended November 11, and opened again March 5; but voyages were counted dangerous a...
Acts 27:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Nevertheless . But. centurion . He was in authority, being on imperial service. believed . Greek. peitho. App-150. master . Literally steersman. Greek. kubernetes. Only here, and Revelati...
Acts 27:11 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

− 11. But the centurion. The centurion is not reproved because he hearkened rather to the master and governor of the ship than to Paul. For what should he have done? For though he did well l...
Acts 27:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. The centurion believed the master - Τῳ κυβερνητῃ, the pilot; and owner of...
Acts 27:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the sh...
Acts 27:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Voyage and Shipwreck Acts 27:1 to Acts 28:16 . The Journey to Rome. This narrative is the most detailed account of an ancient voyage which we possess, and is our principal source of knowle...
Acts 27:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Nevertheless the centurion believed the master. — Better, the pilot. The word is the same as that translated “ship-master,” in Revelation 18:17 . The advice was, we may believe, determined by th...
Acts 27:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

on a Dangerous Voyage Acts 27:1-13 The we indicates that the good physician, Luke, had rejoined the party. Separated from Paul by the Apostle's imprisonment, he now accompanied him on the shi...
Acts 27:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The study of Paul's last voyage reveals some apparently contradictory facts, and yet common in the experience of the saints. On the one hand, difficulties and dangers multiplied. On the other, the di...
Acts 27:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, (10) And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with...
Acts 27:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship ,.... Who were either one and the same person, or if two persons, the one was the owner, whose the ship was, and the other, h...
Acts 27:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. Ver. 11. Nevertheless the centurion ] Profane persons, trusting more to...
Acts 27:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Now when much time was spent In making this little way, and the season of the year was so far advanced, that sailing was now dangerous On account of the tempestuous weather usual at that season:...
Acts 27:11 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The journey to Rome has been seen as a striking picture of the history of the church publicly in its earlier years, with its rapid decline and eventual shipwreck. Paul is on board, but a prisoner, in...
Acts 27:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Paul's Voyage towards Rome. 1 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other pris...
Acts 27:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The centurion believed those whom he thought best skilled in those things (as every one in his own art); and if he had not heard of Paul's condition and extraordinary qualification, he was doubtless...
Acts 27:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

A Series of Maritime Stages and Examples of Prophecy ( Acts 27:10 ; Acts 27:21-26 ) On The Way To Rome (27.l-26). This series of ‘maritime stages' on a voyage parallels that in Acts 21:1-16 . Th...
Acts 27:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL REMARKS Acts 27:9 . Sailing meant the further prosecution of the voyage. The fast signified the Great Day of Atonement ( Leviticus 16:29 ff; Leviticus 23:26 ff .; Jos., Ant. , X...
Acts 27:11 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Acts 27:1-3 . And, when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. And entering into a s...
Acts 27:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:2 . Adramyttium, a town of Egypt, at the eastern mouth of the Nile; also a town of Mysia of the same name, where the ship touched. One Aristarchus, a Macedonian, being with us. The nume...
Acts 27:11 - The Biblical Illustrator

And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy! St. Paul’s voyage The power of religion is best seen when it is exhibited in living reality. It is so as to its sanctifying energy....
Acts 27:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Acts 27:1 For, for into, A.V.; to a centurion named Julius of the Augustan band for unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus ' band, A.V. That we should sail . Obse...
Acts 27:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The start from Fair Havens:
Acts 27:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Kings 6:10 ; Acts 27:21 ; Exodus 9:20 ; Exodus 9:21 ; Ezekiel 3:17 ; Ezekiel 3:18 ; Ezekiel 33:4 ; Hebrews 11:7 ; Proverbs 27:12
Acts 27:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The centurion regarded the master — And indeed it is a general rule, believe an artificer in his own art. Yet when there is the greatest need, a real Christian will often advise even better than hi...

Acts 27:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Acts 27:11 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Acts 27:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Acts 27:11 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Acts 27:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Acts 27:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Acts 27:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Acts 27:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Acts 27:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Acts 27:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Acts 27:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Acts 27:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:11 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Acts 27:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Acts 27:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Acts 27:11 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Acts 27:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:11 - The Biblical Illustrator

Acts 27:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Acts 27:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Acts 27:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 27:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes