11 Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
11 But the centurion, instead of listening to what Paul said, followed the advice of the pilot and of the owner of the ship.
11 But the centurion paid more attention to the pilot and to the owner of the ship than to what Paul said.
11 The centurion set Paul's warning aside and let the ship captain and the shipowner talk him into trying for the next harbor.
11 Nevertheless the centurion was more persuaded by the helmsman and the owner of the ship than by the things spoken by Paul.
11 But the officer in charge of the prisoners listened more to the ship's captain and the owner than to Paul.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 27:11
Commentary on Acts 27:1-11
(Read Acts 27:1-11)
It was determined by the counsel of God, before it was determined by the counsel of Festus, that Paul should go to Rome; for God had work for him to do there. The course they steered, and the places they touched at, are here set down. And God here encourages those who suffer for him, to trust in him; for he can put it into the hearts of those to befriend them, from whom they least expect it. Sailors must make the best of the wind: and so must we all in our passage over the ocean of this world. When the winds are contrary, yet we must be getting forward as well as we can. Many who are not driven backward by cross providences, do not get forward by favourable providences. And many real Christians complain as to the concerns of their souls, that they have much ado to keep their ground. Every fair haven is not a safe haven. Many show respect to good ministers, who will not take their advice. But the event will convince sinners of the vanity of their hopes, and the folly of their conduct.