Acts 27:9 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fastb was now already past, Paul admonished them, ”

Acts 27:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

When much time was spent - In sailing along the coast of Asia; in contending with the contrary winds. It is evident that when they started they had hoped to reach Italy before the dangerous time...
Acts 27:9 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(2) Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the (b) fast was now already past, Paul admonished [them], (2) God's providence does not take away the causes which God...
Acts 27:9 - 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 27:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

spent . passed. Greek. diaginomai. See Acts 25:13 . sailing . Greek. ploos. See Acts 21:7 . now . already. dangerous . Greek. episphales. Only here. fast: i.e. the tenth day of the...
Acts 27:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

− 9. When sailing was now jeopardous. He doth not only mean that the winds were contrary then, but also that the time of the year was not then commodious, which he expresseth more plainly af...
Acts 27:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them , Sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past - It...
Acts 27:9 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Because the fast was now already past,— That is, the yearly fast of atonement for the sins of the people of Israel, mentioned in many places of the Old Testament; in two or three of which places it...
Acts 27:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, Now when much time was spent - since leaving Caesarea. But for unfo...
Acts 27:9 - 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 27:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Because the fast was now already past. — The Fast was the Jewish Day of Atonement, which fell on the tenth of Tisri (in that year, September 24th), the seventh month of the Jewish ecclesiastical ye...
Acts 27:9 - 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 27:9 - 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 27:9 - 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 27:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now when much time was spent ,.... In sailing against the wind, or by staying at the Fair Havens; for so the Syriac version renders it, "where we stayed a long time"; and the Ethiopic version, "and...
Acts 27:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them , Ver. 9. Now when much time was spent ] Not spilt; for that Paul wa...
Acts 27:9 - 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 27:9 - 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 27:9 - 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 27:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

This fast was not any necessitated abstinence, but a religious fast, as the word here used does most commonly signify; and the article being put to it, it may well denote some eminent and known fas...
Acts 27:9 - 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 27:9 - 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 27:9 - Scofield Reference Notes

fast The fast was on the tenth day of the seventh month. ( Leviticus 23:27 ); ( Leviticus 23:29 ).
Acts 27:9 - 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 27:9 - 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 27:9 - 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 27:9 - 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 27:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them
Acts 27:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Leviticus 16:29 ; Leviticus 23:27-29 ; Numbers 29:7
Acts 27:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The fast, or day of atonement, was kept on the tenth of Tisri, that is, the 25th of September. This was to them an ill time of sailing; not only because winter was approaching, but also because of...

Acts 27:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Acts 27:9 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Acts 27:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Acts 27:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Acts 27:9 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Acts 27:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Acts 27:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Acts 27:9 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Acts 27:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Acts 27:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Acts 27:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Acts 27:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Acts 27:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:9 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Acts 27:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Acts 27:9 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Acts 27:9 - Scofield Reference Notes

Acts 27:9 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Acts 27:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:9 - The Biblical Illustrator

Acts 27:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Acts 27:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Acts 27:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 27:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes