Atos 27:24

24 dizendo: Não temas, Paulo, importa que compareças perante César, e eis que Deus te deu todos os que navegam contigo.

Atos 27:24 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 27:24

Saying, fear not, Paul
For though the apostle knew and believed he should go to Rome, and appear before Caesar, to whom he had appealed, and where he should bear a testimony for Christ; and though he had previous notice of this storm, and of the loss and damage which should be sustained, and which he expected; yet the flesh was weak, and he might be under some fears and misgivings of heart, for these sometimes attend the best of men.

Thou must be brought before Caesar;
as has been declared, and therefore cannot be lost in this storm; it is the will and decree of God, which cannot be frustrated, it must be:

and lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee;
that is, God had determined to save the whole ship's company for his sake, and in answer to his prayers, which he had been putting up for them; the Lord had heard him, and granted his request, and would save them all on his account: so sometimes God saves a nation, a city, a body of men, even of ungodly men, for the sake of a few that fear his name, who are among them.

Atos 27:24 In-Context

22 E agora vos exorto a que tenhais bom ânimo, pois não se perderá vida alguma entre vós, mas somente o navio.
23 Porque esta noite me apareceu um anjo do Deus de quem eu sou e a quem sirvo,
24 dizendo: Não temas, Paulo, importa que compareças perante César, e eis que Deus te deu todos os que navegam contigo.
25 Portanto, senhores, tende bom ânimo; pois creio em Deus que há de suceder assim como me foi dito.
26 Contudo é necessário irmos dar em alguma ilha.
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