Acts 27:11

King James Version

Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.

Parallel Translations

Simplified Cowboy Version
But the officer in charge of Paul turned a deaf ear to him, and the ship's captain and the owner decided to head for Phoenix.

New American Standard Bible (1995)
But the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship than by what was being said by Paul.

Legacy Standard Bible
But the centurion was being more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship than by what was being said by Paul.

Bible in Basic English
But the captain gave more attention to the master and the owner of the ship than to what Paul said.

Darby Translation
But the centurion believed rather the helmsman and the shipowner than what was said by Paul.

New King James Version
Nevertheless the centurion was more persuaded by the helmsman and the owner of the ship than by the things spoken by Paul.

Christian Standard Bible®
But the centurion paid attention to the captain and the owner of the ship rather than to what Paul said.

World English Bible
But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship than to those things which were spoken by Paul.

Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But the centurion regarded the master and the owner of the vessel, more than the things, which were spoken by Paul.

Weymouth's New Testament
But Julius let himself be persuaded by the pilot and by the owner rather than by Paul's arguments;

King James Version (1611)
Neuerthelesse, the Centurion beleeued the master and the owner of the shippe, more then those things which were spoken by Paul.

Literal Translation
But the centurion was rather persuaded by the helmsman and the ship master, than by the things spoken by Paul.

Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Neuertheles ye vndercaptayne beleued the gouernoure of the shippe and ye master, more then it that was spoken of Paul.

Mace New Testament (1729)
however, the centurion minded the pilot and the ship's owner more than he did Paul's prediction.

THE MESSAGE
But it was not the best harbor for staying the winter. Phoenix, a few miles further on, was more suitable. The centurion set Paul's warning aside and let the ship captain and the shipowner talk him into trying for the next harbor.

Amplified Bible
However, the centurion [Julius, ranking officer on board] was persuaded by the pilot and the owner of the ship rather than by what Paul said.

American Standard Version
But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship, than to those things which were spoken by Paul.

Revised Standard Version
But the centurion paid more attention to the captain and to the owner of the ship than to what Paul said.

Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Neverthelather the vndercaptayne beleved the governer and the master better then tho thinges which were spoken of Paul.

Update Bible Version
But the captain gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship, than to those things which were spoken by Paul.

Webster's Bible Translation
Nevertheless, the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship more than the things which were spoken by Paul.

Young's Literal Translation
but the centurion to the pilot and to the shipowner gave credence more than to the things spoken by Paul;

New Century Version
But the captain and the owner of the ship did not agree with Paul, and the officer believed what the captain and owner of the ship said.

New English Translation
But the centurion was more convinced by the captain and the ship's owner than by what Paul said.

Berean Standard Bible
But contrary to Paul's advice, the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and by the owner of the ship.

Contemporary English Version
But Julius listened to the captain of the ship and its owner, rather than to Paul.

Complete Jewish Bible
However, the officer paid more attention to the pilot and the ship's owner than to what Sha'ul said.

English Standard Version
But the centurion paid more attention to the pilot and to the owner of the ship than to what Paul said.

Geneva Bible (1587)
Neuertheles the Centurion beleeued rather the gouernour and the master of the ship, then those things which were spoken of Paul.

George Lamsa Translation
Nevertheless, the centurion listened to the master and owner of the ship more than to the words of Paul.

Hebrew Names Version
But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship than to those things which were spoken by Sha'ul.

International Standard Version
But the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and the owner of the ship and not by what Paul said.

Etheridge Translation
But the centurion hearkened to the governor and to the lord of the ship rather than to the counsel of Paulos.

Murdock Translation
But the centurion listened to the pilot, and to the owner of the ship, more than to the words of Paul.

New Living Translation
But the officer in charge of the prisoners listened more to the ship's captain and the owner than to Paul.

New Life Bible
The captain of the soldiers listened to what the captain of the ship said and not to what Paul said.

English Revised Version
But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship, than to those things which were spoken by Paul.

New Revised Standard
But the centurion paid more attention to the pilot and to the owner of the ship than to what Paul said.

J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, the centurion, by the master, and by the shipowner, was more persuaded than by the things which, by Paul, were spoken.

Douay-Rheims Bible
But the centurion believed the pilot and the master of the ship, more than those things which were said by Paul.

Lexham English Bible
But the centurion was convinced even more by the shipmaster and the shipowner than by what was said by Paul.

Bishop's Bible (1568)
Neuerthelesse, the vnder captayne beleued the gouernour and the maister of the shippe, more then those thynges which were spoken of Paul.

Easy-to-Read Version
But the captain and the owner of the ship did not agree with Paul. So the army officer accepted what they said instead of believing Paul.

New American Standard Bible
But the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship than by what was being said by Paul.

Good News Translation
But the army officer was convinced by what the captain and the owner of the ship said, and not by what Paul said.

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But the centurien bileuede more to the gouernour, and to the lord of the schip, thanne to these thingis that weren seid of Poul.

Contextual Overview

¹ And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. ² And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us. ³ And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself. ⁴ And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. ⁵ And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. ⁶ And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein. ⁷ And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone; ⁸ And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea. ⁹ Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, ¹⁰ And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

believed: Acts 27:21, Exodus 9:20, Exodus 9:21, 2 Kings 6:10, Proverbs 27:12, Ezekiel 3:17, Ezekiel 3:18, Ezekiel 33:4, Hebrews 11:7

Reciprocal: Isaiah 7:9 - If ye Acts 27:1 - a centurion Acts 27:25 - I believe Acts 27:31 - said Acts 27:43 - willing

Cross-References

Genesis 25:25
And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship,.... Who were either one and the same person, or if two persons, the one was the owner, whose the ship was, and the other, he that was at the helm, and steered and directed it; or the one might be the captain, and the other the pilot. The κυβερνητης, or "governor", as he is here called with the ancients, was he who sat on an eminence in the stern of the ship, at the helm, and had the direction of it; he gave the orders, which others executed: what qualified him for his post chiefly lay in three things; in the knowledge of the constellations, and winds, of the former that he might direct the course of the ship according to them, and by them foresee future tempests, and of the latter, that he might be acquainted with the several points, from whence they blew; also in the knowledge of ports, and places to put into, and of rocks and sands, that they might be escaped; likewise in the knowledge of the use of the helm, and sails l; for one part of his business, as m Seneca observes, was to give orders after this manner; so and so move the helm, so and so let down the sails, c. in every ship there was a governor, and in larger ones sometimes there were two n Aelianus says, the Carthaginians had always two governors in a ship: the other word, ναυκληρος, is in the glossary rendered "navicularius", which signifies "the owner" of the ship; and so we render it; though perhaps he is the same with the "proreta", who governed the prow or head of the ship, and was the next in dignity to the governor, and a kind of a sub-governor; and his business was to observe tempests, to explore promontories, rocks and sands, and show them to the governor o; and so Isidore p says, the owner of the ship is called Naucleros, because the ship is in his lot, "cleros" signifying lot: and as these best understood naval affairs, Julius gave more heed to what they said, and rather believed them,

than those things which were spoken by Paul; by a spirit of prophecy, which he had no notion of; for though he treated him civilly as a man, he had no regard to him as a Christian, or as one endued with the Spirit of God, which he knew nothing of.

l Scheffer. de Militia Navali Veterum, l. 4. c. 6. p. 296, 297. m Ep. 95. n Var. Hist. l. 9. c. 40. o Scheffer. ib. p. 302, 303. p Originum, l. 19. c. 1. p. 162.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The master - The person who is here meant was the helmsman, who occupied in ancient ships a conspicuous place on the stern, and steered the ship, and gave directions to the crew.

The owner of the ship - Probably a different person from “the master.” He had the general command of the ship as his own property, but had employed “the master,” or the pilot, to direct and manage it. His counsel in regard to the propriety of continuing the voyage would be likely to be followed.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Acts 27:11. The centurion believed the master — τω κυβερνητη, the pilot; and owner of the ship, τω ναυκληρω, the captain and proprietor. This latter had the command of the ship and the crew; the pilot had the guidance of the vessel along those dangerous coasts, under the direction of the captain; and the centurion had the power to cause them to proceed on their voyage, or to go into port, as he pleased; as he had other state prisoners on board; and probably the ship itself was freighted for government. Paul told them, if they proceeded, they would be in danger of shipwreck; the pilot and captain said there was no danger; and the centurion, believing them, commanded the vessel to proceed on her voyage. It is likely that they were now in the port called the Fair Havens.