Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 27

Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 27

1. 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.
2. And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
3. And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.
4. And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
5. And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.
6. And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy, and he put us therein.
7. And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;
8. And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.
9. 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 hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship but also of our lives.
11. Nevertheless, the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
12. And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is a haven of Crete, and lieth toward the southwest and northwest.
13. And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
14. But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon
15. And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.
16. And running under a certain island called Clauda, we had much work to come by boat:
17. Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.
18. And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;
19. And on the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship.
20. And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
21. But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
22. And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the ship.
23. For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
24. Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
25. Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
26. Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.
27. But when the fourteenth night came, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;
28. And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.
29. Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern and wished for the day.
30. And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship when they had let down the boat into the sea, under color as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship,
31. Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved.
32. Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.
33. And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.
34. Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not a hair fall from the head of any of you.
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.
36. Then were they all in good cheer, and they also took some meat
37. And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.
38. And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship and cast out the wheat into the sea.
39. And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.
40. And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.
41. And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves
42. And the soldiers’ counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
43. But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they who could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:
44. And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.

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Chapter 27 – Multiple Choice Questions

Questions 1. “And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named _______, a centurion of Augustus’ band.” (Acts 27:1)

1. Julius
2. Aristarchus
3. Magnus
4. None of the above

Answer: 1. Julius

Questions 2. What is Julius’ attitude towards Paul? (Acts 27:3)

1. He is kind to Paul
2. He is harsh towards Paul
3. Julius has many prisoners to deal with, and he treats them all equally
4. None of the above

Answer: 2. He is harsh towards Paul

‘And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.” (27:3)

Acts 27 Paul’S Journey To Rome And The Storm

Questions 3. Where does Julius find a boat sailing for Italy? (Acts 27:5-6)

1. In Myra, of Lycia
2. In the Pamphos, of Cyprus
3. In Hania, of Crete
4. None of the above

Answer: 3. In Hania, of Crete

“And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy, and he put us therein.” (27:5-6)

Questions 4. “And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone; and, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens,’ nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea. How when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them….” What does Paul admonish them? (Acts 27:10)

1. He preaches to them about the need for repentance
2. He hears some sailors speaking blasphemously and warns them about the wrath of God
3. He hears some sailors speaking against the captain and warns the sailors that “a house divided cannot stand”
4. All of the above
5. None ofthe above

Answer: 4. All of the above

“And said unto them, ‘Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only ofthe lading and ship, but also of our lives.'”{27:10}

Questions 5. Does Julius heed Paul’s admonition? (Acts 27:11)

1. Yes
2. Yes, but the captain and crew refuse to listen to Paul or Julius
3. No
4. None of the above

Answer: 3. No

“Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.” (27:11)

Acts 27 The Shipwreck And God’s Protection

Questions 6. What happens next? (Acts 27:14-20)

1. Julius gets angry with Paul and puts him in a solitary cell
2. The sailors and soldiers, many of whom regard Paul as a prophet, get agitated against Julius and the captain
3. The boat gets caught in a ferocious storm
4. All of the above
5. None ofthe above

Answer: 3. The boat gets caught in a ferocious storm

“But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive. And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat: Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.

And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship; and the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship. And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.” (1 7:14-20)

Acts 27 Paul’S Courage And Leadership In The Storm

Question 7. “But after long abstinence, Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, ‘Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.” What does Paul tell them next? (Acts 27:22-26)

He tells them not to worry, that no lives will be lost

He tells them not to worry, that only their boat will be lost

He tells them not to worry, but they will be shipwrecked on an island

All of the above

None of the above

Answer: 4. All of the above

“And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: For there shall be no loss of any man’s life among your but ofthe ship. For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, saying, Tear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: And, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.’Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: For I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.” (27:22-26)

Questions 8. “Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern and wished for the day. And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship when they had let down the boat into the sea, under color as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship…..” When Paul realizes that some of the sailors are going to try to escape on the lifeboat, what does he tell Julius? (Acts 27:31)

1. He tells Julius that the sailors while trying to save themselves, are going to be lost
2. He warns Julius that if the sailors leave the boat, they will all be lost
3. He tells Julius to let them go, that their lack of faith will be judged by God, not by men
4. None of the above

Answer: 2. He warns Julius that if the sailors leave the boat, they will all be lost

Questions 9.“And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing. Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: For this is for your health: For there shall not a hair fall from the head of any of you.”’ How do the sailors and soldiers respond to Paul’s words? (Acts 27:36)

1. They mock Paul’s optimism
2. They don’t listen to him but rather focus on how they’re going to save themselves
3. They are cheerful after hearing him
4. None of the above

Answer: 3. They are cheerful after hearing him

‘Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.” (27:36)

Acts 27 Paul’S Prophetic Warning And Its Fulfillment

Questions 10. “And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore. And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves. And the soldier’s counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.” Why doesn’t this happen? (Acts 27:44)

1. Because the soldiers and sailors disagree about Paul, and there is a division among them
2. When they discuss it, they realize that it is because of Paul that they have been spared
3. When they discuss it, they realize that they might need all the manpower they can get to save themselves
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land: And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces ofthe ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.” (27:43-44)