But the centurion, wanting to spare Paul's life, thwarted their plan. He commanded those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land. Cross References Acts 27:3 The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care. Acts 27:42 The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners so none of them could swim to freedom. Treasury of Scripture 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: willing. Acts 27:3,11,31 Acts 23:10,24 Proverbs 16:7 |