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Acts 27:25

New Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Acts 27:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even so as it hath been spoken unto me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even so as it hath been spoken unto me.
Acts 27:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 27

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22And now I exhort you to be of good cheer; for there shall be no loss of life among you, but [only] of the ship.
23For there stood by me this night an angel of the God whose I am, whom also I serve,
24saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must stand before Caesar: and lo, God hath granted thee all them that sail with thee.
25Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even so as it hath been spoken unto me.
26But we must be cast upon a certain island.
27But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven to and fro in the [sea of] Adria, about midnight the sailors surmised that they were drawing near to some country:
28and they sounded, and found twenty fathoms; and after a little space, they sounded again, and found fifteen fathoms.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer, etc.] Which he repeats with more fervency and earnestness, there being so much reason for it: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me: true faith lays hold and, settles upon the word and promises of God; and the true believer, knowing his power and faithfulness, firmly persuaded that there shall be a performance of what is said by him, with respect to matter, manner, and circumstances. Whatever God has told his people of, or has promised unto them, shall be performed, whether with respect to things temporal; that they shall not want any good thing; that all their afflictions shall be for their good; that they shall be supported under…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I believe: Act 27:11, Act 27:21; Num 23:19; Ch2 20:20; Luk 1:45; Rom 4:20, Rom 4:21; Ti2 1:12 Acts 27:26”
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