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But we must be cast upon a certain island.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

We must be cast (δε ημας εκπεσειν). It is necessary for us to fall out (εκπεσειν, second aorist active infinitive of εκπιπτω). It …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Howbeit. Nevertheless.

Upon a certain island. Malta. See Acts 28:1.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

We must be cast upon a certain island.—This had clearly formed part of the special revelation that had been granted to the Apostle. It was…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

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…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Howbeit, we must be cast upon a certain island .
] This circumstance is foretold, that when the whole affair should …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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