Acts 27 · Verse 11

Acts 27:11

Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
Acts 27:11, King James Version

Acts 27:11 in other translations

BSBBut contrary to Paul’s advice, the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and by the owner of the ship.
WEBBut the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship than to those things which were spoken by Paul.
ASVBut the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship, than to those things which were spoken by Paul.
YLTbut the centurion to the pilot and to the shipowner gave credence more than to the things spoken by Paul;
DARBYBut the centurion believed rather the helmsman and the shipowner than what was said by Paul.
BBEBut the captain gave more attention to the master and the owner of the ship than to what Paul said.
WebsterNevertheless, the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship more than the things which were spoken by Paul.

What does Acts 27:11 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
11. Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and owner ... more than ... Paul--He would naturally think them best able to judge, and there was much to say for their opinion, as the bay at Fair Havens, being open to nearly one-half of the compass, could not be a good winter harbor.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 11. The master. The captain, or the pilot. The person who is here meant was the helmsman, who occupied, in ancient ships, a conspicuous place on the stern, and steered the ship, and gave directions to the crew.

The owner of the ship. Probably a different person from "the master." He had the general command of the ship as his own property, but had employed "the master," or the pilot, to direct and manage it. His counsel, in regard to the propriety of continuing the voyage, would be likely to be followed.

(a) "believed" Prov 27:12

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 11 The centurion believed the master - Τῳ κυβερνητῃ, the pilot; and owner of the ship, τῳ ναυκληρῳ, the captain and proprietor. This latter had the command of the ship and the crew; the pilot had the guidance of the vessel along those dangerous coasts, under the direction of the captain; and the centurion had the power to cause them to proceed on their voyage, or to go into port, as he pleased; as he had other state prisoners on board; and probably the ship itself was freighted for government. Paul told them, if they proceeded, they would be in danger of shipwreck; the pilot and captain said there was no danger; and the centurion, believing them, commanded the vessel to proceed on her voyage. It is likely that they were now in the port called the Fair Havens.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 27:1-11

It was determined by the counsel of God, before it was determined by the counsel of Festus, that Paul should go to Rome; for God had work for him to do there. The course they steered, and the places they touched at, are here set down. And God here encourages those who suffer for him, to trust in him; for he can put it into the hearts of those to befriend them, from whom they least expect it. Sailors must make the…

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Acts 27:11 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ὁho<the>G3588
δὲdeButG1161
ἑκατοντάρχηςhekatontarchēsthe centurionG1543
τῷtōby theG3588
κυβερνήτῃkubernētēpilotG2942
καὶkaiandG2532
τῷtōby theG3588
ναυκλήρῳnauklērōship ownerG3490
μᾶλλονmallonratherG3123
ἐπείθετοepeithetowas persuadedG3982
ἢēthanG2228
τοῖςtoisby the [things]G3588
ὑπὸhupobyG5259
ΠαύλουPaulouPaulG3972
λεγομένοις.¶legomenoisspoken.G3004

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Cross references for Acts 27:11

  • Ezekiel 33:4

    Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.

  • Ezekiel 3:17-18

    Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me. When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.

  • Hebrews 11:7

    By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

  • Acts 27:21

    But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.

  • Proverbs 27:12

    A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  • Exodus 9:20-21

    He that feared the word of the Lord among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses: And he that regarded not the word of the Lord left his servants and his cattle in the field.

  • 2 Kings 6:10

    And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.

  • Revelation 18:17

    For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
believed.
21; Ex 9:20,21; 2Ki 6:10; Pr 27:12; Eze 3:17,18; 33:4; Heb 11:7

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Context

  • Acts 27:10

    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.

  • Acts 27:11

    Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.

  • Acts 27:12

    And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.

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Acts 27:11 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Mas el centurión creía más al piloto y al patrón de la nave, que á lo que Pablo decía.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Mais le centurion se fiait plus au pilote et au patron du navire qu’à ce que Paul disait.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Der Hauptmann aber glaubte dem Steuermann und dem Schiffsherrn mehr als dem von Paulus Gesagten.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Centurio autem gubernatori et nauclero magis credebat, quam his quæ a Paulo dicebantur.