使徒行传 27
Chinese Standard Bible (Simplified)
往罗马出航
27 既然决定了我们要坐船往意大利去，他们就把保罗和其他一些囚犯交给皇家军团的一个名叫犹利乌斯的百夫长。 2 有一条阿德米提的船，要开往亚细亚省沿岸各地，我们就上那船出发了。有一个从帖撒罗尼迦来的马其顿人亚里达古，与我们在一起。 3 第二天，我们在西顿靠岸。犹利乌斯宽待保罗，准许他到朋友那里去接受照顾。 4 我们从那里起航，因为逆风，就沿着塞浦路斯岛的背风岸航行。 5 度过了奇里乞亚省和潘菲利亚省一带的海域，在吕基亚省的每拉登陆。 6 百夫长在那里找到了一条亚历山大的船，要开往意大利去，就安排我们上了那船。 7 一连好几天，船航行得很慢，好不容易才到了尼多斯港附近。因为风拦阻我们往前，我们就从撒摩尼岬附近经过，沿着克里特岛的背风岸航行。 8 我们沿着它航行，好不容易来到一个叫做“美丽港”的地方；离那里不远，有个城叫做拉塞亚。
不听保罗的建议
9 又过了很久，这次航程已经很危险，又因为已经过了禁食日[a]，保罗就劝大家， 10 说：“各位，我看这次航程，不仅是货物和船，就是我们的生命财产也将会受到伤害和严重的损失。” 11 可是百夫长信任了船长和船主，不信任保罗所说的， 12 而且这港口不适合过冬，大多数人就主张从那里开船，或许能够到达菲尼斯过冬。菲尼斯是克里特岛上的一个港口，一面朝西南，一面朝西北。
风暴中飘摇
13 这时，南风微微吹起，他们以为正合所愿，就起了锚，沿着克里特岛航行。 14 但是过了不久，一股叫做“东北风”的飓风，从岛上袭来。 15 船被困住，顶不住风，我们只好任凭船被刮走。 16 我们沿着一个叫做克劳达小岛的背风岸行驶的时候，好不容易才控制住救生艇。 17 水手们[b]把救生艇拖上来以后，就用缆绳绕过大船底绑好；又怕在叙尔提斯浅滩上会搁浅，就把锚放低，任船漂流。 18 我们被暴风猛烈地袭击。第二天，他们开始把货物抛在海里。 19 第三天，他们又亲手把船上的用具抛出去。
20 一连好几天见不到太阳和星星，又有暴风雨催逼着，最后我们连获救的希望都断绝了。 21 那时，大家已经很久没有吃东西了，保罗站在他们当中说：“哦，各位啊！你们当初应该听我的，不从克里特开船，省得有这样的伤害和损失。 22 只是现在我劝你们振作起来，因为你们当中不会有人失去性命，不过会失去这条船。 23 要知道，我所归属、所事奉的神，他的一位天使昨天晚上站在我身边， 24 说：‘保罗，不要怕！你必须站在凯撒面前。看哪，所有与你同船的人，神都赐给你了。’ 25 所以请各位振作起来，因为我相信神怎样对我说，事情也会怎样成就。 26 不过我们必须搁浅在一个岛上。”
27 到了第十四天的晚上，我们在亚得里亚海上飘来飘去。约在半夜，水手们认为已经靠近陆地了， 28 就测了水深，发现有三十七公尺[c]；稍往前行，再测一测，发现有二十七公尺[d]。 29 他们担心会撞到礁石，就从船尾抛下四个锚，祈盼着天亮。
30 水手们想离船逃生，就把救生艇放到海里，却假装要从船头抛锚。 31 保罗对百夫长和士兵们说：“这些人如果不留在船上，你们就不能获救。” 32 于是士兵们就把救生艇的绳索砍断，由它漂去。
33 天快亮的时候[e]，保罗劝大家用饭，说：“你们一直挨饿等候，什么都不吃，今天是第十四天了。 34 所以我劝你们用饭，因为这是关于你们得救的事。要知道，你们中间，没有一个人会失去[f]一根头发。” 35 说完这些话，保罗就拿起饼，在大家面前感谢神，然后掰开来，开始吃。 36 于是大家受到鼓励，也吃了饭。 37 我们在船上的，共有两百七十六个人[g]。 38 大家吃饱了饭，就把麦子扔到海里，减轻船的负荷。
船只遇难
39 天亮的时候，他们虽然不认识那地方，却看见一个有沙滩的海湾，就决定尽可能地把船拢进去。 40 于是他们砍断了锚，把它们丢弃在海里，同时松开舵绳，拉起了前帆，顺着风向岸前进。 41 但遇到海水夹流的地方，船就搁了浅，船头被卡住，动弹不得，而船尾也开始被波浪的猛力冲散了。
42 士兵们的计划是要把囚犯杀了，免得有人游泳逃脱。 43 可是百夫长想救保罗，就拦阻了他们的计划，命令会游泳的人跳下船，先到岸上去， 44 其余的人，有的用木板，有的用船上的东西跟着[h]；这样，大家就都获救上岸了。
Footnotes
- 使徒行传 27:9 禁食日——指“（犹太人的）赎罪日”。
- 使徒行传 27:17 水手们——原文直译“他们”。
- 使徒行传 27:28 三十七公尺——原文为“20欧贵亚”。1欧贵亚=185公分。
- 使徒行传 27:28 二十七公尺——原文为“15欧贵亚”。1欧贵亚=185公分。
- 使徒行传 27:33 天快亮的时候——原文直译“白昼就要来临了”。
- 使徒行传 27:34 失去——有古抄本作“掉”。
- 使徒行传 27:37 人——原文直译“灵魂”。
- 使徒行传 27:44 跟着——辅助词语。
Acts 27
New King James Version
The Voyage to Rome Begins
27 And when (A)it was decided that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of the Augustan Regiment. 2 So, entering a ship of Adramyttium, we put to sea, meaning to sail along the coasts of Asia. (B)Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, was with us. 3 And the next day we landed at Sidon. And Julius (C)treated Paul kindly and gave him liberty to go to his friends and receive care. 4 When we had put to sea from there, we sailed under the shelter of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. 5 And when we had sailed over the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. 6 There the centurion found (D)an Alexandrian ship sailing to Italy, and he put us on board.
7 When we had sailed slowly many days, and arrived with difficulty off Cnidus, the wind not permitting us to proceed, we sailed under the shelter of (E)Crete off Salmone. 8 Passing it with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.
Paul’s Warning Ignored
9 Now when much time had been spent, and sailing was now dangerous (F)because [a]the Fast was already over, Paul advised them, 10 saying, “Men, I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives.” 11 Nevertheless the centurion was more persuaded by the helmsman and the owner of the ship than by the things spoken by Paul. 12 And because the harbor was not suitable to winter in, the majority advised to set sail from there also, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete opening toward the southwest and northwest, and winter there.
In the Tempest
13 When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete. 14 But not long after, a tempestuous head wind arose, called [b]Euroclydon. 15 So when the ship was caught, and could not head into the wind, we let her [c]drive. 16 And running under the shelter of an island called [d]Clauda, we secured the skiff with difficulty. 17 When they had taken it on board, they used cables to undergird the ship; and fearing lest they should run aground on the [e]Syrtis Sands, they struck sail and so were driven. 18 And because we were exceedingly tempest-tossed, the next day they lightened the ship. 19 On the third day (G)we threw the ship’s tackle overboard with our own hands. 20 Now when neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest beat on us, all hope that we would be saved was finally given up.
21 But after long abstinence from food, then Paul stood in the midst of them and said, “Men, you should have listened to me, and not have sailed from Crete and incurred this disaster and loss. 22 And now I urge you to take [f]heart, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. 23 (H)For there stood by me this night an angel of the God to whom I belong and (I)whom I serve, 24 saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar; and indeed God has granted you all those who sail with you.’ 25 Therefore take heart, men, (J)for I believe God that it will be just as it was told me. 26 However, (K)we must run aground on a certain island.”
27 Now when the fourteenth night had come, as we were driven up and down in the Adriatic Sea, about midnight the sailors sensed that they were drawing near some land. 28 And they took soundings and found it to be twenty fathoms; and when they had gone a little farther, they took soundings again and found it to be fifteen fathoms. 29 Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and [g]prayed for day to come. 30 And as the sailors were seeking to escape from the ship, when they had let down the skiff into the sea, under pretense of putting out anchors from the prow, 31 Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.” 32 Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the skiff and let it fall off.
33 And as day was about to dawn, Paul implored them all to take food, saying, “Today is the fourteenth day you have waited and continued without food, and eaten nothing. 34 Therefore I urge you to take nourishment, for this is for your survival, (L)since not a hair will fall from the head of any of you.” 35 And when he had said these things, he took bread and (M)gave thanks to God in the presence of them all; and when he had broken it he began to eat. 36 Then they were all encouraged, and also took food themselves. 37 And in all we were two hundred and seventy-six (N)persons on the ship. 38 So when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship and threw out the wheat into the sea.
Shipwrecked on Malta
39 When it was day, they did not recognize the land; but they observed a bay with a beach, onto which they planned to run the ship if possible. 40 And they [h]let go the anchors and left them in the sea, meanwhile loosing the rudder ropes; and they hoisted the mainsail to the wind and made for shore. 41 But striking [i]a place where two seas met, (O)they ran the ship aground; and the prow stuck fast and remained immovable, but the stern was being broken up by the violence of the waves.
42 And the soldiers’ plan was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim away and escape. 43 But the centurion, wanting to save Paul, kept them from their purpose, and commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to land, 44 and the rest, some on boards and some on parts of the ship. And so it was (P)that they all escaped safely to land.
Footnotes
- Acts 27:9 The Day of Atonement, late September or early October
- Acts 27:14 A southeast wind that stirs up broad waves; NU Euraquilon, a northeaster
- Acts 27:15 be driven
- Acts 27:16 NU Cauda
- Acts 27:17 M Syrtes
- Acts 27:22 courage
- Acts 27:29 Or wished
- Acts 27:40 cast off
- Acts 27:41 A reef
Acts 27
King James Version
27 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.
11 Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
13 And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
14 But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.
15 And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.
16 And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
17 Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.
18 And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;
19 And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship.
20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship.
23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
24 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
26 Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.
27 But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;
28 And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.
29 Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.
30 And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship,
31 Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved.
32 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.
33 And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.
34 Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you.
35 And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat.
36 Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.
37 And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.
38 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.
39 And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.
40 And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.
41 And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.
42 And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
43 But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:
44 And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.
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