Acts 27:43

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

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:

BSB

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.

WEB

But the centurion, desiring to save Paul, stopped them from their purpose, and commanded that those who could swim should throw themselves overboard first to go toward the land;

YLT

but the centurion, wishing to save Paul, hindered them from the counsel, and did command those able to swim, having cast themselves out first—to get unto the land,

F.O.G Original

(43) But the centurion wanted to bring Paul safely through and forbid them from their intention. He commanded those who could swim to jump down first and get upon land

F.O.G

(43) But the centurion wanted to bring Paul safely through and forbid them from their intention. He commanded those who could swim to jump down first and get upon land

F.O.G MSG

⁴³But the centurion wanted to spare Paul’s life and kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land.