Acts 27:26

26 But it is necessary [that] we run aground on some 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 saying, 'Do not be afraid, Paul! It is necessary [for] you to stand before Caesar, and behold, God has graciously granted you all who are sailing with you.'

25 Therefore keep up your courage, men, for I believe God that it will be like this--according to {the} way it was told to me.

26 But it is necessary [that] we run aground on some island."

27 And when the fourteenth night had come, [as] we were being driven in the Adriatic Sea about the middle of the night, the sailors suspected {they were approaching some land}.

28 And taking soundings, they found twenty fathoms. So going on a little [further] and taking soundings again, they found fifteen fathoms.