Acts 27:11

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Acts 27:11

Neuerthelesse, the Centurion beleeued the master and the owner of the shippe, more then those things which were spoken by Paul.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship than by what was being said by Paul.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship, than to those things which were spoken by Paul.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But the captain gave more attention to the master and the owner of the ship than to what Paul said.
- Basic English Bible

But contrary to Paul's advice, the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and by the owner of the ship.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

But the centurion believed rather the helmsman and the shipowner than what was said by Paul.
- Darby Bible

But the centurion believed the pilot and the master of the ship, more than those things which were said by Paul.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship, than to those things which were spoken by Paul.
- English Revised Version

But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship than to those things which were spoken by Paul.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Acts 27:11

Wesley's Notes for Acts 27:11


27:11 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 him.



People's Bible Notes for Acts 27:11


Ac 27:11 The centurion believed, etc. The master, or captain, and the owner, were both aboard, and it was but natural that their wishes would prevail with the centurion. The chief argument for proceeding was that Fair Havens was not a good harbor, and they hoped to reach a better one.

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