Acts 27:26

26 But we are to be stranded on a certain island."

Acts 27:26 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 27:26

Howbeit, we must be cast upon a certain island.
] This circumstance is foretold, that when the whole affair should come to pass, it might be manifest that it was not a casual thing, a fortuitous event, a business of chance, but was predetermined by God, made known to the apostle, and predicted by him. This island was Melita; and the fulfilment of this part of the prediction is related in ( Acts 28:1 ) .

Acts 27:26 In-Context

24 and he said, "`Dismiss all fear, Paul, for you must stand before Caesar; and God has granted you the lives of all who are sailing with you.'

25 "Therefore, Sirs, take courage; for I believe God, and am convinced that things will happen exactly as I have been told.

26 But we are to be stranded on a certain island."

27 It was now the fourteenth night, and we were drifting through the Sea of Adria, when, about midnight, the sailors suspected that land was close at hand.

28 So they hove the lead and found twenty fathoms of water; and after a short time they hove again and found fifteen fathoms.