What happensPermalink
Paul journeys to Rome by boat. Paul foresees stormy late-season weather, but they sail anyway. A storm drives them west away from land, terrifying them, but Paul encourages them with a vision he has had of an angel. They attempt to put in at Malta, but wreck the ship on a reef.
Why it mattersPermalink
God intends Paul to testify before Caesar in Rome, giving Paul confidence that he will survive even the storm, the lack of food, and the shipwreck. Paul shares his confidence with the crew to encourage them, even though they are professionals and he a prisoner.
Key versePermalink
“So take heart, men, for I [Paul] have faith in God that it will be exactly as I have been told.”