Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me. New Living Translation So take courage! For I believe God. It will be just as he said. English Standard Version So take heart, men, for I have faith in God that it will be exactly as I have been told. Berean Standard Bible So take courage, men, for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me. Berean Literal Bible Therefore take heart, men, for I believe God that it will be thus, according to the way it has been said to me. King James Bible Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. New King James Version Therefore take heart, men, for I believe God that it will be just as it was told me. New American Standard Bible Therefore, keep up your courage, men, for I believe God that it will turn out exactly as I have been told. NASB 1995 “Therefore, keep up your courage, men, for I believe God that it will turn out exactly as I have been told. NASB 1977 “Therefore, keep up your courage, men, for I believe God, that it will turn out exactly as I have been told. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore, be cheerful, men, for I believe God that it will turn out exactly as I have been told. Amplified Bible So keep up your courage, men, for I believe God and have complete confidence in Him that it will turn out exactly as I have been told; Christian Standard Bible So take courage, men, because I believe God that it will be just the way it was told to me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, take courage, men, because I believe God that it will be just the way it was told to me. American Standard Version Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even so as it hath been spoken unto me. Contemporary English Version Cheer up! I am sure that God will do exactly what he promised. English Revised Version Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even so as it hath been spoken unto me. GOD'S WORD® Translation So have courage, men! I trust God that everything will turn out as he told me. Good News Translation So take courage, men! For I trust in God that it will be just as I was told. International Standard Version So take courage, men, because I trust God that it will turn out just as he told me. Majority Standard Bible So take courage, men, for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me. NET Bible Therefore keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will be just as I have been told. New Heart English Bible Therefore, sirs, cheer up. For I believe God, that it will be just as it has been spoken to me. Webster's Bible Translation Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it will be even as it was told to me. Weymouth New Testament "Therefore, Sirs, take courage; for I believe God, and am convinced that things will happen exactly as I have been told. World English Bible Therefore, sirs, cheer up! For I believe God, that it will be just as it has been spoken to me. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor this reason be of good cheer, men! For I believe God, that so it will be, even as it has been spoken to me, Berean Literal Bible Therefore take heart, men, for I believe God that it will be thus, according to the way it has been said to me. Young's Literal Translation wherefore be of good cheer, men! for I believe God, that so it shall be, even as it hath been spoken to me, Smith's Literal Translation Wherefore, O men, be cheerful: for I believe God, that so it shall be as he has spoken to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWherefore, sirs, be of good cheer; for I believe God that it shall so be, as it hath been told me. Catholic Public Domain Version Because of this, men, be courageous in soul. For I trust God that this will happen in the same way that it has been told to me. New American Bible Therefore, keep up your courage, men; I trust in God that it will turn out as I have been told. New Revised Standard Version So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will be exactly as I have been told. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore, men, be of good cheer: for I have confidence in God, that it shall be just as it was told me. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Therefore, take heart, men, for I believe God, that it is so according to what was spoken to me.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor this reason, men, be cheerful; for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told to me. Godbey New Testament Therefore cheer up, O men: for I believe God, that it shall be according to the manner which He has spoken to me. Haweis New Testament Wherefore, sirs, cheer up: for I believe God that it will be so, exactly as he hath spoken to me. Mace New Testament take courage then, my friends, for I have this confidence in God, that what has been told me, shall be effected, Weymouth New Testament "Therefore, Sirs, take courage; for I believe God, and am convinced that things will happen exactly as I have been told. Worrell New Testament Wherefore, men, be of good cheer; for I believe God, that it will be even so as it has been told me. Worsley New Testament Wherefore, Sirs, be of good courage; for I trust in God, that it shall be so, according as it was told me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Storm at Sea…24and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ 25So take courage, men, for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me. 26However, we must run aground on some island.”… Cross References Romans 4:20-21 Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see. Mark 11:22-24 “Have faith in God,” Jesus said to them. / “Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him. / Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Matthew 8:26 “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. James 1:6 But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 2 Corinthians 1:9-10 Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. / He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. / In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. 2 Timothy 1:12 For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day. Psalm 27:13-14 Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. / Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well. Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Treasury of Scripture Why, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. I believe. Acts 27:11,21 Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul… Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? 2 Chronicles 20:20 And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. Jump to Previous Believe Cheer Convinced Courage Exactly Faith Good Heart Sirs Turn WhereforeJump to Next Believe Cheer Convinced Courage Exactly Faith Good Heart Sirs Turn WhereforeActs 27 1. Paul shipping toward Rome,10. foretells of the danger of the voyage, 11. but is not believed. 14. They are tossed to and fro by a storm; 41. and suffer shipwreck; 44. yet all come safe to land. So take courage, men This phrase is a call to bravery and reassurance. In the context of Acts 27, Paul is addressing the crew and passengers aboard a ship caught in a violent storm. The exhortation to "take courage" is a common biblical theme, seen in passages like Joshua 1:9, where God commands Joshua to be strong and courageous. This reflects a consistent biblical principle that faith in God provides strength and courage in the face of adversity. Historically, the Mediterranean Sea was known for its treacherous storms, making this encouragement particularly poignant. for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe apostle who is on his way to Rome as a prisoner. He is the central figure in this passage, demonstrating faith and leadership during a perilous sea voyage. 2. The Ship's Crew and Passengers Includes sailors, soldiers, and other prisoners. They are caught in a violent storm and are fearful for their lives. 3. The Storm A severe storm, known as a "Northeaster," that threatens to destroy the ship and endanger all aboard. 4. God's Promise Paul receives a divine message assuring him that all aboard will be saved, though the ship will be lost. 5. The Voyage to Rome The journey itself is significant as it is part of Paul's mission to spread the Gospel and testify in Rome. Teaching Points Faith in God's PromisesPaul's unwavering belief in God's word serves as a model for trusting God's promises, even when circumstances seem dire. Courage in Crisis The call to "take courage" is a reminder that faith can provide strength and calm in the midst of life's storms. Leadership through Faith Paul's leadership is rooted in his faith, demonstrating that true leadership often involves guiding others to trust in God's plan. God's Sovereignty and Protection The assurance of safety for all aboard the ship underscores God's control over all situations and His ability to protect His people. Witnessing through Trials Paul's experience shows that trials can be opportunities to witness to others about God's faithfulness and power.Verse 25. - Even so for even, A.V.; hath been spoken unto me for was told me, A.V. Be of good cheer; εὐθυμεῖτε, as ver. 22; elsewhere only James 5:13, but we have εὔθυμος ver. 36 and Acts 24:10; common in classical Greek and in medical language (see ver. 22, note). Note how the servant of God has the light of hope and trust in the darkest night of danger and suffering (Psalm 112:4, 7; Psalm 46:1-3). It shall be even so, etc. Compare for the lesson of faith in God's promise, Luke 1:45, "There shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord." "Lord, increase our faith." Parallel Commentaries ... Greek SoΔιὸ (Dio) Conjunction Strong's 1352: Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. take courage, εὐθυμεῖτε (euthymeite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2114: From euthumos; to cheer up, i.e. be cheerful; neuter comparative more cheerfully. men, ἄνδρες (andres) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. I believe πιστεύω (pisteuō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. God Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. it will happen ἔσται (estai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. just οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). as τρόπον (tropon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5158: From the same as trope; a turn, i.e. mode or style; figuratively, deportment or character. He told λελάληταί (lelalētai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. me. μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Links Acts 27:25 NIVActs 27:25 NLT Acts 27:25 ESV Acts 27:25 NASB Acts 27:25 KJV Acts 27:25 BibleApps.com Acts 27:25 Biblia Paralela Acts 27:25 Chinese Bible Acts 27:25 French Bible Acts 27:25 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 27:25 Therefore sirs cheer up! (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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