Acts 27:36

36 This raised the spirits of all, and they too took food.

Acts 27:36 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 27:36

Then were they all of good cheer
Encouraged by the apostle's words and example:

and they all took some meat;
and made a comfortable meal, which they had not done for fourteen days past.

Acts 27:36 In-Context

34 I therefore strongly advise you to take some food. This is essential for your safety. For not a hair will perish from the head of any one of you."

35 Having said this he took some bread, and, after giving thanks to God for it before them all, he broke it in pieces and began to eat it.

36 This raised the spirits of all, and they too took food.

37 There were 276 of us, crew and passengers, all told.

38 After eating a hearty meal they lightened the ship by throwing the wheat overboard.