Acts 27:43
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King James Version (modern wording)
But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:
Acts 27:43 (KJV)
American Standard Version
But the centurion, desiring to save Paul, stayed them from their purpose; and commanded that they who could swim should cast themselves overboard, and get first to the land;
Acts 27:43 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
But the centurion, wanting to spare Paul’s life, thwarted their plan. He commanded those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land.
Acts 27:43 (BSB)
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What does Acts 27:43 say?
Acts 27:43 in modern King James wording reads: "But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:"
Where is Acts 27:43 found in the Bible?
Acts 27:43 is verse 43 of chapter 27 of the book of Acts, in the New Testament. Acts has 28 chapters.
Which translations of Acts 27:43 can I read here?
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