Acts 27:11

"and said to them, “Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.”"

Key Reflection

In Acts 27:11, Paul advises the ship's crew to winter at Phoenix rather than continuing their voyage. His statement reflects both his knowledge of maritime risks and a concern for everyone’s safety, including the cargo, the ship itself, and the lives of those on board. This cautionary advice underscores the dangerous nature of autumn sea travel in the Mediterranean, where storms were more frequent, highlighting the precariousness of their situation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 11. The master. The captain, or the pilot. The person who is here meant was the helmsman, who occupied, in ancient ships, a conspicuous place on the stern, and steered the ship, and gave directions to the crew. The owner of the ship. Probably a different person from "the master." He had the general command of the ship as his own property, but had employed "the master," or the pilot, to direct and manage it. His counsel, in regard to the propriety of continuing the voyage, would be likely to be followed.

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