Act 27:17 | NASB2020 | STEP | After they had hoisted it up , they used supporting cables in undergirding the ship ; and fearing that they might run aground on the shallows of Syrtis , they let down the sea anchor and let themselves be driven along in this way .

Acts 27:17

17 After they had hoisted it up, they used ^{▼▼Lit helps}supporting cables in undergirding the ship; and fearing that they might ^brun aground on the shallows of Syrtis, they let down the ^{▼▼Lit implement, an object designed to stabilize a boat from the stern against the wind.}sea anchor and let themselves be driven along in this way.