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New Century Version
Acts 27:16
When we went below a small island named Cauda, we were barely able to bring in the lifeboat.
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Christian Standard Bible®
After running under the shelter of a little island called Cauda, we were barely able to get control of the skiff.
After running under the shelter of a little island called Cauda, we were barely able to get control of the skiff.
King James Version (1611)
And running vnder a certaine yland, which is called Clauda, wee had much worke to come by the boate:
And running vnder a certaine yland, which is called Clauda, wee had much worke to come by the boate:
King James Version
And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
English Standard Version
Running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we managed with difficulty to secure the ship's boat.
Running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we managed with difficulty to secure the ship's boat.
New American Standard Bible
Running under the shelter of a small island called Cauda, we were able to get the ship's boat under control only with difficulty.
Running under the shelter of a small island called Cauda, we were able to get the ship's boat under control only with difficulty.
Amplified Bible
We ran under the shelter of a small island [twenty-five miles south of Crete] called Clauda, and with great difficulty we were able to get the ship's skiff on the deck and secure it.
We ran under the shelter of a small island [twenty-five miles south of Crete] called Clauda, and with great difficulty we were able to get the ship's skiff on the deck and secure it.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Running under the shelter of a small island called Clauda, we were scarcely able to get the ship's boat under control.
Running under the shelter of a small island called Clauda, we were scarcely able to get the ship's boat under control.
Legacy Standard Bible
And running under the shelter of a small island called Clauda, we were scarcely able to get the ship's boat under control.
And running under the shelter of a small island called Clauda, we were scarcely able to get the ship's boat under control.
Berean Standard Bible
Passing to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we barely managed to secure the lifeboat.
Passing to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we barely managed to secure the lifeboat.
Contemporary English Version
We went along the island of Cauda on the side that was protected from the wind. We had a hard time holding the lifeboat in place,
We went along the island of Cauda on the side that was protected from the wind. We had a hard time holding the lifeboat in place,
Complete Jewish Bible
As we passed into the lee of a small island called Cauda, we managed with strenuous effort to get control of the lifeboat.
As we passed into the lee of a small island called Cauda, we managed with strenuous effort to get control of the lifeboat.
Darby Translation
But running under the lee of a certain island called Clauda, we were with difficulty able to make ourselves masters of the boat;
But running under the lee of a certain island called Clauda, we were with difficulty able to make ourselves masters of the boat;
Easy-to-Read Version
We went below a small island named Cauda. With the island protecting us from the wind, we were able to bring in the lifeboat, but it was very hard to do.
We went below a small island named Cauda. With the island protecting us from the wind, we were able to bring in the lifeboat, but it was very hard to do.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And we ran vnder a litle Yle named Clauda, and had much a doe to get the boat.
And we ran vnder a litle Yle named Clauda, and had much a doe to get the boat.
George Lamsa Translation
And as we passed under the lee of an island which is called Clau''da, we could hardly man the ship''s boat.
And as we passed under the lee of an island which is called Clau''da, we could hardly man the ship''s boat.
Good News Translation
We got some shelter when we passed to the south of the little island of Cauda. There, with some difficulty we managed to make the ship's boat secure.
We got some shelter when we passed to the south of the little island of Cauda. There, with some difficulty we managed to make the ship's boat secure.
Lexham English Bible
And running under the lee of a certain small island called Cauda, we were able with difficulty to get the ship's boat under control.
And running under the lee of a certain small island called Cauda, we were able with difficulty to get the ship's boat under control.
Literal Translation
But running under an islet being called Clauda, we were hardly able to get mastery of the boat;
But running under an islet being called Clauda, we were hardly able to get mastery of the boat;
American Standard Version
And running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat:
And running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat:
Bible in Basic English
And, sailing near the side of a small island named Cauda, we were able, though it was hard work, to make the ship's boat safe:
And, sailing near the side of a small island named Cauda, we were able, though it was hard work, to make the ship's boat safe:
Hebrew Names Version
Running under the lee of a small island called Clauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat.
Running under the lee of a small island called Clauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat.
International Standard Version
As we drifted to the sheltered side of a small island called Cauda,Clauda">[fn] we barely managed to secure the ship's lifeboat.
As we drifted to the sheltered side of a small island called Cauda,Clauda">[fn] we barely managed to secure the ship's lifeboat.
Etheridge Translation
And when we had passed a certain isle that is called Cyra; we could scarcely take up the boat.
And when we had passed a certain isle that is called Cyra; we could scarcely take up the boat.
Murdock Translation
And when we had passed a certain island, called Cyra, we could hardly retain the boat.
And when we had passed a certain island, called Cyra, we could hardly retain the boat.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But we were caryed into an Ile which is named Clauda, and had much worke to come by a boate,
But we were caryed into an Ile which is named Clauda, and had much worke to come by a boate,
English Revised Version
And running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat:
And running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat:
World English Bible
Running under the lee of a small island called Clauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat.
Running under the lee of a small island called Clauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And running under a certain Island called Clauda, we were hardly able to get masters of the boat:
And running under a certain Island called Clauda, we were hardly able to get masters of the boat:
Weymouth's New Testament
Then we ran under the lee of a little island called Cauda, where we managed with great difficulty to secure the boat;
Then we ran under the lee of a little island called Cauda, where we managed with great difficulty to secure the boat;
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
that is clepid Canda; and vnethe we miyten gete a litil boot.
that is clepid Canda; and vnethe we miyten gete a litil boot.
Update Bible Version
And running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat:
And running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat:
Webster's Bible Translation
And running under a certain isle which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
And running under a certain isle which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
New English Translation
As we ran under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able with difficulty to get the ship's boat under control.
As we ran under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able with difficulty to get the ship's boat under control.
New King James Version
And running under the shelter of an island called Clauda, [fn] we secured the skiff with difficulty.
And running under the shelter of an island called Clauda, [fn] we secured the skiff with difficulty.
New Living Translation
We sailed along the sheltered side of a small island named Cauda, where with great difficulty we hoisted aboard the lifeboat being towed behind us.
We sailed along the sheltered side of a small island named Cauda, where with great difficulty we hoisted aboard the lifeboat being towed behind us.
New Life Bible
We went behind a small island called Claudia. It was hard work but we were able to make the ship's boat safe.
We went behind a small island called Claudia. It was hard work but we were able to make the ship's boat safe.
New Revised Standard
By running under the lee of a small island called Cauda we were scarcely able to get the ship's boat under control.
By running under the lee of a small island called Cauda we were scarcely able to get the ship's boat under control.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, running under the lee, of some small island, called Cauda, we were able, with difficulty, to make ourselves masters of the boat, -
And, running under the lee, of some small island, called Cauda, we were able, with difficulty, to make ourselves masters of the boat, -
Douay-Rheims Bible
And running under a certain island that is called Cauda, we had much work to come by the boat.
And running under a certain island that is called Cauda, we had much work to come by the boat.
Revised Standard Version
And running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we managed with difficulty to secure the boat;
And running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we managed with difficulty to secure the boat;
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And we came vnto an yle named Clauda and had moche worke to come by abote
And we came vnto an yle named Clauda and had moche worke to come by abote
Young's Literal Translation
and having run under a certain little isle, called Clauda, we were hardly able to become masters of the boat,
and having run under a certain little isle, called Clauda, we were hardly able to become masters of the boat,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But we came to an Ile named Claudia, where we coulde scarce get a bote.
But we came to an Ile named Claudia, where we coulde scarce get a bote.
Mace New Testament (1729)
when we were nigh the isle Clauda, we had much ado to hoist in the skiff.
when we were nigh the isle Clauda, we had much ado to hoist in the skiff.
THE MESSAGE
We came under the lee of the small island named Clauda, and managed to get a lifeboat ready and reef the sails. But rocky shoals prevented us from getting close. We only managed to avoid them by throwing out drift anchors.
We came under the lee of the small island named Clauda, and managed to get a lifeboat ready and reef the sails. But rocky shoals prevented us from getting close. We only managed to avoid them by throwing out drift anchors.
Simplified Cowboy Version
We got to one side of the small island of Cauda and pulled the lifeboat in we'd been dragging behind us.
We got to one side of the small island of Cauda and pulled the lifeboat in we'd been dragging behind us.
Contextual Overview
12 Since that harbor was not a good place for the ship to stay for the winter, most of the men decided that the ship should leave. They hoped we could go to Phoenix and stay there for the winter. Phoenix, a city on the island of Crete, had a harbor which faced southwest and northwest. 13 When a good wind began to blow from the south, the men on the ship thought, "This is the wind we wanted, and now we have it." So they pulled up the anchor, and we sailed very close to the island of Crete. 14 But then a very strong wind named the "northeaster" came from the island. 15 The ship was caught in it and could not sail against it. So we stopped trying and let the wind carry us. 16 When we went below a small island named Cauda, we were barely able to bring in the lifeboat. 17 After the men took the lifeboat in, they tied ropes around the ship to hold it together. The men were afraid that the ship would hit the sandbanks of Syrtis, so they lowered the sail and let the wind carry the ship. 18 The next day the storm was blowing us so hard that the men threw out some of the cargo. 19 A day later with their own hands they threw out the ship's equipment. 20 When we could not see the sun or the stars for many days, and the storm was very bad, we lost all hope of being saved.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Clauda: Clauda, called Cauda and Gaudos by Mela and Pliny, and Claudos by Ptolemy, and now Gozo, according to Dr. Shaw, is a small island, situated at the south-western extremity of the island of Crete. Acts 27:16
Reciprocal: Acts 27:30 - the boat
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And running under a certain island,.... Or below a certain island and hard by, it or under the sea shore of it, where the sea might be smoother, the wind not being there so strong:
which is called Clauda: by Ptolomy x it is called Claudus, and was near the island of Crete, and now called Gozo. The Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions, and some copies, read "Cauda"; and there was an island near to Crete, which was called Gaudos y, and is thought to be the place here meant:
we had much work to come by the boat; which they had with them to go ashore in, or to betake themselves to in case of shipwreck; and which in this storm was in danger of being dashed to pieces against the ship, or lost; and it was with some difficulty that they came at it, and took it up into the ship.
x Geograph. l. 3. c. 17. y Mela, l. 2. c. 7. Plin. l. 4. c. 12.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
And running under - Running near to an island. They ran near to it, where the violence of the wind was probably broken by the island,
Which is called Clauda - This is a small island about 20 miles southwest of Crete.
We had much work - Much difficulty; we were scarcely able to do it.
To come by the boat - This does not mean that they attempted here to land in the boat, but they had much difficulty in saving the small boat attached to the ship by lifting it into the ship. The importance of securing the small boat is known by all seamen.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 27:16. A certain island - called Clauda — Called also Gaudos; situated at the south-western extremity of the island of Crete, and now called Gozo, according to Dr. Shaw.
Much work to come by the boat — It was likely to have been washed overboard; or, if the boat was in tow, at the stern of the vessel, which is probable, they found it very difficult to save it from being staved, or broken to pieces.
