ACTS 27:21 — KING JAMES VERSION 0 0
“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.”
After they had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up before them and said: 'Men, you should have taken my advice not to sail from Crete; and you have avoided this damage and loss.' - Paul addresses the crew and prisoners after 'a long time without food' (di' hikanou asitias, di' hikanou asitias-'through considerable fasting'). His 'I told you so' is not recrimination but pastoral: he reminds them that his warning was vindicated. By recalling his prophecy, Paul positions himself as a voice of truth, preparing them to hear his next word of hope.
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