Acts 27:1-20 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to one named Julius… I. ITS DANGERS. 1. Contrary winds (vers. 4, 14). 2. Foolish guides (vers. 11, 12). 3. Superfluous possessions (vers. 18, 19). 4. Disunited associates (vers. 30, 42). 5. Concealed rocks (vers. 39, 41). II. ITS MEANS OF HELP. 1. The testimony of pious teachers (vers. 9, 21). 2. The prophecies of the Divine Word (vers. 23, 24). 3. The comforts of the holy sacraments (ver. 35). 4. The blessing of believing prayer (ver. 35). 5. The rescuing hand of Almighty God (vers. 24, 34, 44). (K. Gerok.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. |