ACTS 27:11 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.”
But the centurion, instead of listening to what Paul said, followed the advice of the pilot and of the owner of the ship. - Julius chooses to heed the 'pilot' (kybernētēs, kybernētēs-'helmsman, captain') and 'owner' (nauklēros, nauklēros-'shipowner, captain'). Their professional judgment, based on years of experience, outweighs Paul's intuitive warning. Luke emphasizes the human tendency to dismiss prophetic voice in favor of expert opinion. The pilot and owner have financial incentive (cargo, reputation) to reach their destination quickly.
Church Fathers on Acts 27:11
And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce had come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone; and, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called the fair havens; near whereunto was the city of Lasea. Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them. Acts 27:7-9 By the fast here, I suppose he means that of the Jews. For they departed…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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