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Acts 27:36

New Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Acts 27:36 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Then were they all of good cheer, and themselves also took food.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Then were they all of good cheer, and themselves also took food.
Acts 27:36 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 27

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
33And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take some food, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye wait and continue fasting, having taken nothing.
34Wherefore I beseech you to take some food: for this is for your safety: for there shall not a hair perish from the head of any of you.
35And when he had said this, and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all; and he brake it, and began to eat.
36Then were they all of good cheer, and themselves also took food.
37And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.
38And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, throwing out the wheat into the sea.
39And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they perceived a certain bay with a beach, and they took counsel whether they could drive the ship upon it.
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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
“Then were they all of good cheer, etc.] Encouraged by the apostle’s words and example: and they all took some meat; and made a comfortable meal, which they had not done for fourteen days past.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical 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.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then they were all encouraged - By his example, as well as words. Acts 27:38”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“27:36-37 The food brought renewed strength and encouragement to the frightened and exhausted crew and prisoners. • all 276 of us: The exact number of persons onboard fits well with what is known of grain ships of the period.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“they all: Psa 27:14; Co2 1:4-6 Acts 27:37”
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