Acts.27.43

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:

Acts.27.43

but the centurion, determined to save Paul, stopped them. He gave orders for anyone who could swim to dive in and go for it,

Acts.27.43

But the centurion wanted to spare Paul's life and kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land.

Acts.27.43

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,