20 When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small storm was upon us, all hope that we should be saved was lost.
21 After they had long abstained from food, Paul stood in their midst and said, “Men, you should have listened to me and not have set sail from Crete, incurring this injury and loss.
22 But now I advise you to take courage, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship.
23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God to whom I belong and whom I serve,
24 saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar. And, look! God has given you all those who sail with you.’
25 Therefore, men, take courage, for I believe God that it will be exactly as it was told to me.
26 Nevertheless, we must be shipwrecked on a certain island.”