Acts 27:43

But the under-captain, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose, and commanded that they that could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and escape to land.

Acts 27:3

And the next day came we to Sidon, and Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends, and to refresh himself.

Proverbs 16:7

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh his very enemies to be his friends.

Acts 23:10

And when there arose great debate, the captain fearing lest Paul should have been plucked asunder of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him from among them, and to bring him into the castle.

Acts 23:24

And deliver them beasts that they may put Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the high deputy;

Acts 27:11

Neverthelater, the under-captain believed the governor, and the master, better than those things which were spoken of Paul.

Acts 27:31

Paul said unto the under-captain and the soldiers, "Except these abide in the ship ye cannot be safe."

2 Corinthians 11:25

Thrice was I beaten with rods. I was once stoned. I suffered thrice shipwreck. Night and day have I been in the deep of the sea.

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Summary

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:

Bible References

Willing

Acts 27:3
And the next day came we to Sidon, and Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends, and to refresh himself.
Acts 23:10
And when there arose great debate, the captain fearing lest Paul should have been plucked asunder of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him from among them, and to bring him into the castle.
Proverbs 16:7
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh his very enemies to be his friends.
2 Corinthians 11:25
Thrice was I beaten with rods. I was once stoned. I suffered thrice shipwreck. Night and day have I been in the deep of the sea.