While the day was coming on (αχρ ου ημερα ημελλεν γινεσθα). More likely here αχρ ου (for αχρ τουτου ω) with the imperfect ημελλεν,…

And while the day was coming on. At daybreak. It was before they had sufficient light to discern what they should do.

To take m…

Paul besought them all to take meat.—Better, to take food; and so in the next verse. Once again, the practical i…

What a grand speech this is! It is the utterance of faith. Talk of eloquence! This is real eloquence, – for Paul to be addressing the people in a s…

The storm had been so fierce that preparing food had been impossible. Once again, Paul’s great qualities of leadership came to the fore. Urging all…

And when the day began. Whatever the mariners think, Paul’s faith does not waver; but he leans steadfastly on the promise that was made to…

And while the day was coming on
Between midnight and break of day: Paul besought them all to take meat; to sit down …

God, who appointed the end that they should be saved, also appointed the means by which they would be saved—through the help of these sailors. Duty…