KJV ORIGINAL
But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But the centurion wanted to keep Paul safe, so he shut down their plan. He told everyone who could swim to jump in first and make their way to shore.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes God uses unexpected people in positions of power to protect you when you can't protect yourself.
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