Acts 27:23
For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
Acts 27:23 in other translations
| BSB | For just last night an angel of God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood beside me |
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| WEB | For there stood by me this night an angel, belonging to the God whose I am and whom I serve, |
| ASV | For there stood by me this night an angel of the God whose I am, whom also I serve, |
| YLT | for there stood by me this night a messenger of God--whose I am, and whom I serve-- |
| DARBY | For an angel of the God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood by me this night, |
| BBE | For this night there came to my side an angel of the God who is my Master and whose servant I am, |
| Webster | For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, |
What does Acts 27:23 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 27:21-26
21-26. But after long abstinence--(See on Ac 27:33). "The hardships which the crew endured during a gale of such continuance, and their exhaustion from laboring at the pumps and hunger, may be imagined, but are not described" [Smith]. Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened to me, &c.--not meaning to reflect on them for the past, but to claim their confidence for what he was…
Barnes' Notes
The angel of God. The message of God were often communicated by angels. See Heb 1:14. This does not mean that there was any particular angel, but simply an angel.
Whose I am. Of the God to whom I belong. This is an expression of Paul's entire devotedness to him.
Whom I serve. In the gospel. To whom and to whose cause I am entirely devoted.
(d) "this night the angel" Acts 22:11 (e) "angel of God" Heb 1:14 (f) "whom I serve" De 32:9, Ps 135:4, Isa 44:5, Mal 3:17, Jn 17:9,10 1Cor 6:20, 1Pet 2:9,10
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Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 27:21-29
They did not hearken to the apostle when he warned them of their danger; yet if they acknowledge their folly, and repent of it, he will speak comfort and relief to them when in danger. Most people bring themselves into trouble, because they do not know when they are well off; they come to harm and loss by aiming to mend their condition, often against advice. Observe the solemn profession Paul made of relation to…
Acts 27:23 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Acts 27:23
- Acts 23:11
And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.
- Romans 1:9
For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;
- Acts 5:19
But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,
- 2 Timothy 4:17
Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
- Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
- Acts 18:9
Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
- Acts 12:8-11
And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him. And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
- Isaiah 44:21
Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant: I have formed thee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me.
- Titus 2:14
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
- Acts 8:26
And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.
- Daniel 6:22
My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
- Daniel 6:16
Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
5:19; 12:8-11,23; 23:11; Da 6:22; Heb 1:14; Re 22:16
whose.
Ex 19:5; De 32:9; Ps 135:4; So 2:16; 6:3; Isa 44:5; Jer 31:33; 32:38
Eze 36:38; Zec 13:9; Mal 3:17; Joh 17:9,10; 1Co 6:20; Tit 2:14
1Pe 2:9,10
and.
16:17; Ps 116:16; 143:12; Isa 44:21; Da 3:17,26,28; 6:16,20
Joh 12:26; Ro 1:1,9; 6:22; 2Ti 1:3; 2:24; Tit 1:1
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Context
- Acts 27:22
And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the ship.
- Acts 27:23
For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
- Acts 27:24
Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Cesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
Acts 27:23 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Porque esta noche ha estado conmigo el ángel del Dios del cual yo soy, y al cual sirvo, |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Car un ange du Dieu à qui je suis et que je sers, est venu à moi cette nuit, |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Denn ein Engel des Gottes, dessen ich bin und dem ich diene, stand in dieser Nacht bei mir |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Astitit enim mihi hac nocte angelus Dei, cujus sum ego, et cui deservio, |