Acts 27:10

“Men, I can see that our voyage will be filled with disaster and great loss, not only to ship and cargo, but to our own lives as well.”

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul addresses the sailors and passengers aboard a merchant vessel during a perilous late-autumn crossing after the Day of Atonement fast. He delivers this warning just before the centurion and ship officials choose to ignore his counsel.

The words — θεωρῶ (theōrō) literally means "I see" or "I perceive," marking Paul's direct observation of the coming danger. ὕβρεως (hubreōs) translates to "disaster" or "insult," describing the violent treatment the ship will endure.

The thread — Paul’s declaration follows the biblical pattern of God revealing future events to His servants, as seen in Daniel 2:30 and Amos 3:7. The continued storm in Acts 27:20 confirms the accuracy of this earlier warning.

Why it lands — The text states that human judgment and maritime expertise will prove insufficient against the coming storm. It requires the reader to acknowledge that prophetic warning carries weight regardless of immediate practical pressure.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.

Cross-references

Daniel 2:30 And to me this mystery has been revealed, not because I have more wisdom than any man alive, but in order that the interpretation might be made known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind.
Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.
Acts 27:20 When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the great storm continued to batter us, we abandoned all hope of being saved.
Acts 27:41 But the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was being broken up by the pounding of the waves.
Psalms 25:14 The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.
Genesis 41:16 “I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer.”
Genesis 41:38 So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”
2 Kings 6:9 Then the man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Be careful not to pass by this place, for the Arameans are going down there.”
Acts 27:34 So for your own preservation, I urge you to eat something, because not a single hair of your head will be lost.”
Acts 27:31 But Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men remain with the ship, you cannot be saved.”