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Acts 27:43

King James Version (KJV)

But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:

Translations

Acts 27:43 - Amplified Bible

But the centurion, wishing to save Paul, prevented their carrying out their purpose. He commanded those who could swim to throw themselves overboard first and make for the shore,

Acts 27:43 - American Standard Version

But the centurion, desiring to save Paul, stayed them from their purpose; and commanded that they who could swim should cast themselves overboard, and get first to the land;

Acts 27:43 - Bible in Basic English

But the captain, desiring to keep Paul safe, kept them from their purpose, and gave orders that those who had knowledge of swimming were to go off the ship and get first to land:

Acts 27:43 - Darby Bible

But the centurion, desirous of saving Paul, hindered them of their purpose, and commanded those who were able to swim, casting themselves first [into the sea], to get out on land;

Acts 27:43 - English Standard Version

But the centurion, wishing to save Paul, kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and make for the land,

Acts 27:43 - King James Version

But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:

Acts 27:43 - La Biblia de las Americas

pero el centuriòn, queriendo salvar a Pablo, impidiò su propòsito, y ordenò que los que pudieran nadar se arrojaran primero por la borda y llegaran a tierra,

Acts 27:43 - The Message

Acts 27:43 - New American Standard Bible

but the centurion, wanting to bring Paul safely through, kept them from their intention, and commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to land,

Acts 27:43 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pero el centuriòn, queriendo salvar a Pablo, impidiò su propòsito, y ordenò que los que pudieran nadar se arrojaran primero por la borda y llegaran a tierra,

Acts 27:43 - World English Bible

But the centurion, desiring to save Paul, stopped them from their purpose, and commanded that those who could swim should throw themselves overboard first to go to the land;

Acts 27:43 - Young's Living Translation

but the centurion, wishing to save Paul, hindered them from the counsel, and did command those able to swim, having cast themselves out first -- to get unto the land,

Acts 27:43 - Additional Comments

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