16 We went along the island of Cauda on the side that was protected from the wind. We had a hard time holding the lifeboat in place,
17 but finally we got it where it belonged. Then the sailors tied ropes around the ship to hold it together. They lowered the sail and let the ship drift along, because they were afraid it might hit the sandbanks in the gulf of Syrtis.
18 The storm was so fierce that the next day they threw some of the ship's cargo overboard.
19 Then on the third day, with their bare hands they threw overboard some of the ship's gear.
20 For several days we could not see either the sun or the stars. A strong wind kept blowing, and we finally gave up all hope of being saved.
21 Since none of us had eaten anything for a long time, Paul stood up and told the men:You should have listened to me! If you had stayed on in Crete, you would not have had this damage and loss.
22 But now I beg you to cheer up, because you will be safe. Only the ship will be lost.