Acts 27:21

Acts · New Testament · Chapter 27

“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.”Acts 27:21

What Does Acts 27:21 Mean?

Acts 27:21 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (11)

These passages are connected to Acts 27:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Acts 27:25“Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.”Acts 27:7“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;”Acts 27:11“Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.”Genesis 42:22“And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.”Psalms 107:5“Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.”Acts 27:31“Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved.”Titus 1:5“For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:”Acts 27:9“Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,”Acts 27:33“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.”Acts 14:15“And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:”1 Corinthians 3:15“If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.”

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