^{20 Ref} and neither sun nor stars appearing for more days, and not a little tempest lying upon us, thenceforth all hope was taken away of our being saved.

^{21 Ref} And there having been long fasting, then Paul having stood in the midst of them, said, `It behoved `you', indeed, O men -- having hearkened to me -- not to set sail from Crete, and to save this hurt and damage;

^{22 Ref} and now I exhort you to be of good cheer, for there shall be no loss of life among you -- but of the ship;

^{23 Ref} for there stood by me this night a messenger of God -- whose I am, and whom I serve --

^{24 Ref} saying, Be not afraid Paul; before Caesar it behoveth thee to stand; and, lo, God hath granted to thee all those sailing with thee;

^{25 Ref} wherefore be of good cheer, men! for I believe God, that so it shall be, even as it hath been spoken to me,

^{26 Ref} and on a certain island it behoveth us to be cast.'