Acts 27:21

“But after long abstinence, etc.] From food, not for want of it, as appears from what follows, (<442736>Acts 27:36-38) nor in a religious way, in order to obtain the favour of God; but either for want of appetite, and a nauseousness and loathing of food, through the tossing of the ship, fright at the storm, and fears of death; and chiefly for want of time, being employed for the security of themselves and the ship. Paul stood forth in the midst of them; that all might hear him: and said, sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me: it would have been better for them to have taken his advice, and stayed at the Fair Havens, and not have loosed from Crete; or sailed from thence: and to have gained…”

“But after long abstinence--(See on Act 27:33). "The hardships which the crew endured during a gale of such continuance, and their exhaustion from laboring at the pumps and hunger, may be imagined, but are not described" [SMITH]. Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened to me, &c.--not meaning to reflect on them for the past, but to claim their confidence for what he was now to say:”

“But after long abstinence - By the violence of the storm, by their long continued labor, and by their apprehension of danger, they had a long time abstained from food. And to have gained this harm - To have procured this harm, or have subjected yourselves to it. Had you remained there you would have been safe. It seems to be bad English to speak of gaining a loss, but it is a correct translation of the original κερδῆσαί kerdēsai, which expresses the idea of acquiring or procuring, whether good or evil. See Acts 27:9-10. return to 'Top of Page'”

“This loss - Which is before your eyes. Acts 27:23”

“27:21-26 Paul addressed the crew, first scolding them for not listening to him (27:10-12) and then encouraging them with the angel’s assurance of survival for all of them.”

“after: Act 27:33-35; Psa 107:5, Psa 107:6 ye should: Act 27:9, Act 27:10; Gen 42:22 not: Act 27:13 Acts 27:22”