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Acts 27:36

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Berean Standard Bible

They were all encouraged and took some food themselves.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then were they all of good cheer, and themselves also took food.

Bible in Basic English

Then they all took heart and did the same.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Then were they all of better cheer, and they also took some meat.

Free Bible Version

Everyone was encouraged and they ate too.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then were they all of good courage, and they also tooke meate.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.

Plain English Version

Then the rest of us felt better, so we all ate some food.

Translation for Translators

The rest of us became encouraged, so we (exc) all ate some food.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then they were all encouraged and they also took food.

Noah Webster Bible

Then they were all of good cheer, and they also took food.

World English Bible

Then they all cheered up, and they also took food.

Young's Literal Translation

and all having become of good cheer, themselves also took food,

Context

The Shipwreck

³⁵After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.³⁶They were all encouraged and took some food themselves. ³⁷In all, there were 276 of us on board.

Summary

In Acts 27:36, we see a moment of thanksgiving and provision as Paul and his companions on the ship break bread and eat together. This act symbolizes unity, gratitude, and sustenance in the midst of a challenging and uncertain situation. It reflects the importance of communal meals in the early Christian community, emphasizing fellowship and sharing even in times of hardship. The breaking of bread also foreshadows the practice of the Lord's Supper, highlighting the spiritual significance of partaking in remembrance of Christ's sacrifice. Overall, this verse showcases the power of faith, community, and gratitude in the face of adversity.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat--"took food"; the first full meal since the commencement of the gale. Such courage in desperate circumstances as Paul here showed is wonderfully infectious.

Acts 27:36

The Shipwreck

³⁵After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.³⁶They were all encouraged and took some food themselves. ³⁷In all, there were 276 of us on board.

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Berean Standard Bible

They were all encouraged and took some food themselves.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then were they all of good cheer, and themselves also took food.

Bible in Basic English

Then they all took heart and did the same.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Then were they all of better cheer, and they also took some meat.

Free Bible Version

Everyone was encouraged and they ate too.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then were they all of good courage, and they also tooke meate.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.

Plain English Version

Then the rest of us felt better, so we all ate some food.

Translation for Translators

The rest of us became encouraged, so we (exc) all ate some food.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then they were all encouraged and they also took food.

Noah Webster Bible

Then they were all of good cheer, and they also took food.

World English Bible

Then they all cheered up, and they also took food.

Young's Literal Translation

and all having become of good cheer, themselves also took food,