Altogether there were 276 of us on the ship. - Luke provides an exact count: 276 people. This specific number (not a round estimate) authenticates Luke's account and emphasizes Paul's promise that 'not one will be lost.' The large number underscores the magnitude of the salvation: Paul's faith in God's word becomes the means through which 276 souls are preserved. The precision invites the reader to verify and trust the narrative.

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