Acts 27:16

“And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Acts 27:16

And running vnder a certaine yland, which is called Clauda, wee had much worke to come by the boate:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Running under the shelter of a small island called Clauda, we were scarcely able to get the {ship's} boat under control.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat:
- American Standard Version (1901)

And, sailing near the side of a small island named Cauda, we were able, though it was hard work, to make the ship's boat safe:
- Basic English Bible

Passing to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we barely managed to secure the lifeboat.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

But running under the lee of a certain island called Clauda, we were with difficulty able to make ourselves masters of the boat;
- Darby Bible

And running under a certain island, that is called Cauda, we had much work to come by the boat.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat:
- English Revised Version

Running under the lee of a small island called Clauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Acts 27:16

Wesley's Notes for Acts 27:16


27:16 We were hardly able to get masters of the boat - To prevent its being staved.



People's Bible Notes for Acts 27:16


Ac 27:16 Running under a certain island. Getting in the shelter of it. Here they tried to put the ship in better shape for the storm. Called Clauda. Now named Gozo. It lies a little south of Crete. Come by the boat. Drew it up on deck. It had been in tow when they set out with the gentle wind.

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