Acts 27:23
“For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,”
But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the ship.
For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Cesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
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Cross-References
“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?”
“And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.”
“Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.”
“For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;”
“Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:”