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And fearing lest haply we should be cast ashore on rocky ground, they let go four anchors from the stern, and wished for the day.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Lest haply we should be cast ashore on rocky ground (μη που κατα τραχεις τοπους εκπεσωμεν). The usual construction after a verb of…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

They cast four anchors. They did this because of the violence of the storm and waves, to make the ship secure if possible.

And …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks.—Literally, upon rough places—the reefs of rock which were indicat…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Then they wished for the day, "and how often the Christian throws his great anchor out, and wishes for the day, – waiting till the day…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

During the fourteenth night after leaving Crete, it was clear—probably from the running swell and the roar of surf—that they were near a shore. Sou…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then fearing lest they should have fallen upon rocks
Or rough places, as shelves, rocks, or sands, as they might wel…

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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