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But the centurion, desiring to save Paul, stayed them from their purpose; and commanded that they who could swim should cast themselves overboard, and get first to the land;

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

To save Paul (διασωσα τον Παυλον). Effective first aorist active infinitive of διασωζω. And no wonder for the centurion knew now h…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But the centurion, willing to save Paul. He had at first been disposed to treat Paul with kindness (Acts 27:3). And his conduc…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But the centurion, willing to save Paul.—Better, wishing, as expressing a stronger desire than the sense of mere acquiescence whi…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

So God had said, and so it came to pass.

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Roman military law decreed that a guard who allowed his prisoner to escape could expect the same penalty the escaped prisoner would have suffered (…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But the centurion, willing to save Paul
Not only because he was a Roman citizen, but because he perceived he was som…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The ship that had weathered the storm in the open sea, where it had room, is dashed to pieces when it sticks fast. Thus, if the heart becomes fixed…

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