a27:30-32
b27:10-11
c27:33-35
dNeh 1–3
eJon 1
fActs 27:22-25
g27:36-37

‏ Acts 27:30-36

Summary for Acts 27:30-32: 27:30-32  a This time the soldiers listened to Paul (cp. 27:10-11  b).
Summary for Acts 27:33-35: 27:33-35  c Paul’s words and actions are those of a true leader who personally assesses a perilous situation, decides on action, and leads others in solving the problem (cp. Neh 1–3  d; contrast Jon 1  e). Paul’s positive example and strong faith in God (Acts 27:22-25  f) encouraged the others to eat and take heart.
Summary for Acts 27:36-37: 27:36-37  g The food brought renewed strength and encouragement to the frightened and exhausted crew and prisoners.

• all 276 of us: The exact number of persons onboard fits well with what is known of grain ships of the period.
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