Wherefore be of good cheer (διο ευθυμειτε). God had spoken. That was enough. This old verb from ευθυμος in the N.T. only here, ver…

For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: an…

Undoubtedly Paul shared the general pessimism on board ship (cf. the inclusive use of “we” in v.20). But one night toward the close of the fourteen…

For I believe God. Paul tells them again from where he had such boldness, that he affirms that though they are amidst infinite gulfs of th…

Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer
Which he repeats with more fervency and earnestness, there being so much reason fo…

They did not listen to the apostle when he warned them of their danger; yet if they acknowledge their foolishness and repent, he will speak words o…