Acts 27:42

And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.

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Other Translations for Acts 27:42

BSB
The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners so none of them could swim to freedom.
AKJV
And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
CPDV
Then the soldiers were in agreement that they should kill the prisoners, lest anyone, after escaping by swimming, might flee.
ERV
And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
NHEB
The soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, so that none of them would swim out and escape.
SMT
And the soldiers' counsel was that they kill the prisoners, lest any, having swum away, may escape.

Commentary for Acts 27:42

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Acts 27:42
Summary
Soldiers plot execution of prisoners
Place
Ship
Event
Soldiers plan prisoner execution
Estimated Time Period
c. 60 AD
Category
Narrative