18 And because we were violently battered by the storm, on the next day they began jettisoning the cargo,
19 and on the third day they threw overboard the gear of the ship with their own hands.
20 But when neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and with not a little bad weather confronting us, finally all hope was abandoned that we would be saved.
21 And because many were experiencing lack of appetite, at that time Paul stood up in their midst and said, “Men, you ought to have followed my advice not to put out to sea from Crete, and thus avoided this damage and loss!
22 And now I urge you to cheer up, for there will be no loss of life from among you, but only of the ship.
23 For this night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve came to me,
24 saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul! It is necessary for you to stand before Caesar, and behold, God has graciously granted you all who are sailing with you.’