Act 27:1 And when it was decided that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of the Augustan Cohort named Julius. Act 27:2 And embarking in a ship of Adramyttium, which was about to sail to the ports along the coast of Asia, we put to sea, accompanied by Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica. Act 27:3 The next day we put in at Sidon. And Julius treated Paul kindly and gave him leave to go to his friends and be cared for. Act 27:4 And putting out to sea from there we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were against us. Act 27:5 And when we had sailed across the open sea along the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra in Lycia. Act 27:6 There the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy and put us on board. Act 27:7 We sailed slowly for a number of days and arrived with difficulty off Cnidus, and as the wind did not allow us to go farther, we sailed under the lee of Crete off Salmone. Act 27:8 Coasting along it with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea. Act 27:9 Since much time had passed, and the voyage was now dangerous because even the Fast was already over, Paul advised them, Act 27:10 saying, 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. Act 27:11 But the centurion paid more attention to the pilot and to the owner of the ship than to what Paul said. Act 27:12 And because the harbor was not suitable to spend the winter in, the majority decided to put out to sea from there, on the chance that somehow they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete, facing both southwest and northwest, and spend the winter there. Act 27:13 Now when the south wind blew gently, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to the shore. Act 27:14 But soon a tempestuous wind, called the northeaster, struck down from the land. Act 27:15 And when the ship was caught and could not face the wind, we gave way to it and were driven along. Act 27:16 Running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we managed with difficulty to secure the ships boat. Act 27:17 After hoisting it up, they used supports to undergird the ship. Then, fearing that they would run aground on the Syrtis, they lowered the gear, and thus they were driven along. Act 27:18 Since we were violently storm-tossed, they began the next day to jettison the cargo. Act 27:19 And on the third day they threw the ships tackle overboard with their own hands. Act 27:20 When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope of our being saved was at last abandoned. Act 27:21 Since they had been without food for a long time, Paul stood up among them and said, Men, you should have listened to me and not have set sail from Crete and incurred this injury and loss. Act 27:22 Yet now I urge you to take heart, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. Act 27:23 For this very night there stood before me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship, Act 27:24 and he said, Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you. Act 27:25 So take heart, men, for I have faith in God that it will be exactly as I have been told. Act 27:26 But we must run aground on some island. Act 27:27 When the fourteenth night had come, as we were being driven across the Adriatic Sea, about midnight the sailors suspected that they were nearing land. Act 27:28 So they took a sounding and found twenty fathoms. A little farther on they took a sounding again and found fifteen fathoms. Act 27:29 And fearing that we might run on the rocks, they let down four anchors from the stern and prayed for day to come. Act 27:30 And as the sailors were seeking to escape from the ship, and had lowered the ships boat into the sea under pretense of laying out anchors from the bow, Act 27:31 Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved. Act 27:32 Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the ships boat and let it go. Act 27:33 As day was about to dawn, Paul urged them all to take some food, saying, Today is the fourteenth day that you have continued in suspense and without food, having taken nothing. Act 27:34 Therefore I urge you to take some food. For it will give you strength, for not a hair is to perish from the head of any of you. Act 27:35 And when he had said these things, he took bread, and giving thanks to God in the presence of all he broke it and began to eat. Act 27:36 Then they all were encouraged and ate some food themselves. Act 27:37 (We were in all 276 persons in the ship.) Act 27:38 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, throwing out the wheat into the sea. Act 27:39 Now when it was day, they did not recognize the land, but they noticed a bay with a beach, on which they planned if possible to run the ship ashore. Act 27:40 So they cast off the anchors and left them in the sea, at the same time loosening the ropes that tied the rudders. Then hoisting the foresail to the wind they made for the beach. Act 27:41 But striking a reef, they ran the vessel aground. The bow stuck and remained immovable, and the stern was being broken up by the surf. Act 27:42 The soldiers plan was to kill the prisoners, lest any should swim away and escape. Act 27:43 But the centurion, wishing to save Paul, kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and make for the land, Act 27:44 and the rest on planks or on pieces of the ship. And so it was that all were brought safely to land. Act 28:1 After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta. Act 28:2 The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold. Act 28:3 When Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and put them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened on his hand. Act 28:4 When the native people saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, No doubt this man is a murderer. Though he has escaped from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live. Act 28:5 He, however, shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm. Act 28:6 They were waiting for him to swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But when they had waited a long time and saw no misfortune come to him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god. Act 28:7 Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us and entertained us hospitably for three days. Act 28:8 It happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and dysentery. And Paul visited him and prayed, and putting his hands on him healed him. Act 28:9 And when this had taken place, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases also came and were cured. Act 28:10 They also honored us greatly, and when we were about to sail, they put on board whatever we needed. Act 28:11 After three months we set sail in a ship that had wintered in the island, a ship of Alexandria, with the twin gods as a figurehead. Act 28:12 Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed there for three days. Act 28:13 And from there we made a circuit and arrived at Rhegium. And after one day a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli. Act 28:14 There we found brothers and were invited to stay with them for seven days. And so we came to Rome. Act 28:15 And the brothers there, when they heard about us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them, Paul thanked God and took courage. Act 28:16 And when we came into Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier that guarded him. Act 28:17 After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, Brothers, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. Act 28:18 When they had examined me, they wished to set me at liberty, because there was no reason for the death penalty in my case. Act 28:19 But because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar--though I had no charge to bring against my nation. Act 28:20 For this reason, therefore, I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am wearing this chain. Act 28:21 And they said to him, We have received no letters from Judea about you, and none of the brothers coming here has reported or spoken any evil about you. Act 28:22 But we desire to hear from you what your views are, for with regard to this sect we know that everywhere it is spoken against. Act 28:23 When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. Act 28:24 And some were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved. Act 28:25 And disagreeing among themselves, they departed after Paul had made one statement: The Holy Spirit was right in saying to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet: Act 28:26 Go to this people, and say, You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive. Act 28:27 For this peoples heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed; lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them. Act 28:28 Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen. Act 28:29 [And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, having much dispute among themselves.] Act 28:30 He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, Act 28:31 proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance. Rom 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, Rom 1:2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, Rom 1:3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh Rom 1:4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, Rom 1:5 through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations, Rom 1:6 including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, Rom 1:7 To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Rom 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. Rom 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you Rom 1:10 always in my prayers, asking that somehow by Gods will I may now at last succeed in coming to you. Rom 1:11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you-- Rom 1:12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each others faith, both yours and mine. Rom 1:13 I want you to know, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles. Rom 1:14 I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. Rom 1:15 So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Rom 1:17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, The righteous shall live by faith. Rom 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. Rom 1:19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. Rom 1:20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. Rom 1:21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Rom 1:22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, Rom 1:23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things. Rom 1:24 Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, Rom 1:25 because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. Rom 1:26 For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; Rom 1:27 and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error. Rom 1:28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. Rom 1:29 They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, Rom 1:30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, Rom 1:31 foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. Rom 1:32 Though they know Gods decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.
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