Knowing the seasons and conditions – and perhaps with supernatural wisdom – Paul advised that they not go on.
Paul advised them, saying, “Men, I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives”: Paul did not necessarily speak here as a prophet of God, but perhaps as an experienced traveler on the Mediterranean, having already traveled some 3,500 miles by sea. “The dangerous season for sailing began about September 14 and lasted until November 11 after the latter date all navigation on the open sea came to an end until winter was over.” (Bruce)ī. The idea is that as winter approached, the weather became more dangerous for sailing. Sailing was now dangerous because the Fast was already over: The Fast date in question here was probably October 5, which was the date of the Day of Atonement in A.D. Now when much time had been spent, and sailing was now dangerous because the Fast was already over, Paul advised them, saying, “Men, I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives.”Ī. (9-10) Paul’s advice to the captain and crew of the ship. Along the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra… off Cnidus… off Salmone… Fair Havens: The ship began to make its way west, eventually coming to the port called Fair Havens on the south side of the island of Crete. They were sturdy, but because of its design, it couldn’t sail into the wind.Ĭ. It had one mast with a big square sail, and instead of what we think of as a rudder, it steered with two paddles on the back part of the ship. According to Hughes, the typical grain freighter of that period was 140 feet long and 36 feet wide.
An Alexandrian ship sailing to Italy: This was a grain freighter, taking grain grown in Egypt to Italy. The other prisoners were probably all condemned criminals being sent to Rome to die in the arena.ī. Paul was different from the other prisoners on board. Paul’s godly character and display of Christian love were also helpful in gaining favor.
27 cut the rope trial#
The Roman commander gave Paul a lot of liberty because he wasn’t a condemned man (yet), but waiting for trial before Caesar. Julius treated Paul kindly and gave him liberty to go to his friends and receive care: The ship first sailed to Sidon, where Paul met with Christians and could receive care from them. Passing it with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.Ī. When we had sailed slowly many days, and arrived with difficulty off Cnidus, the wind not permitting us to proceed, we sailed under the shelter of Crete off Salmone. There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing to Italy, and he put us on board. And when we had sailed over the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. When we had put to sea from there, we sailed under the shelter of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. And Julius treated Paul kindly and gave him liberty to go to his friends and receive care.
(3-8) From Caesarea to Fair Havens.Īnd the next day we landed at Sidon. The favor Paul enjoyed from Julius (as in Acts 27:3) meant he was allowed to take these companions with him. Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, was with us: Aristarchus and Luke (notice the us of verse 2 and beyond) accompanied Paul on this voyage. Julius, a centurion of the Augustan Regiment: We don’t know much about this specific Augustan Regiment (several held that title), but it was common for Roman soldiers to accompany the transport of criminals, those awaiting trial, and merchant ships filled with grain going from Egypt to Rome.ī. Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, was with us.Ī. So, entering a ship of Adramyttium, we put to sea, meaning to sail along the coasts of Asia. (1-2) Paul and his companions leave Caesarea.Īnd when it was decided that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of the Augustan Regiment. Rule 1 - Follow Reddiquette Rule 2 - Harassment & Witchhunting Rule 3 - Low Effort/Low Quality Rule 4 - Duplicates Bugs & Glitches Rule 5 - Self Promotion & Spam Rule 6 - Advertising, Selling etc.A. Keep it fun, keep it respectful and remember that in the end - it's just a game. The power to shape this community is in your hands.
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