44 The rest were to get there on planks or on other pieces of the ship. In this way everyone reached land safely.
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.
44 and the rest on planks or on pieces of the ship. And so it was that all were brought safely to land.
44 and for the rest to grab a plank. Everyone made it to shore safely.
44 and the rest, some on boards and some on parts of the ship. And so it was that they all escaped safely to land.
44 The others held on to planks or debris from the broken ship. So everyone escaped safely to shore.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 27:44
Commentary on Acts 27:39-44
(Read Acts 27:39-44)
The ship that had weathered the storm in the open sea, where it had room, is dashed to pieces when it sticks fast. Thus, if the heart fixes in the world in affection, and cleaving to it, it is lost. Satan's temptations beat against it, and it is gone; but as long as it keeps above the world, though tossed with cares and tumults, there is hope for it. They had the shore in view, yet suffered shipwreck in the harbour; thus we are taught never to be secure. Though there is great difficulty in the way of the promised salvation, it shall, without fail, be brought to pass. It will come to pass that whatever the trials and dangers may be, in due time all believers will get safely to heaven. Lord Jesus, thou hast assured us that none of thine shall perish. Thou wilt bring them all safe to the heavenly shore. And what a pleasing landing will that be! Thou wilt present them to thy Father, and give thy Holy Spirit full possession of them for ever.