Then the captain went with the officers [and] brought them, not with force (for they were afraid of the people, lest they be stoned [by them]).

But if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them, lest you even be found fighting against God." So they were persuaded by him.

Watch out, therefore, lest what is stated by the prophets come upon [you]:

And [when] the dispute became severe, the military tribune, fearing lest Paul be torn apart by them, ordered the detachment to go down, take him away from their midst, and bring [him] into the barracks.

[After] hoisting {it up}, they made use of supports to undergird the ship. And [because they] were afraid lest they run aground on the Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor [and] thus were driven [along].

And [because they] were afraid lest somewhere we run aground against rough places, they threw down four anchors from the stern [and] prayed for day to come.

Now the plan of the soldiers was that they would kill the prisoners lest any escape [by] swimming away,

For the heart of this people has become dull, and with [their] ears they hear with difficulty, and they have shut their eyes, lest they see with [their] eyes, and hear with [their] ears, and understand with [their] heart, and turn, and I would heal them." '