²⁶ and on a certain island it behoveth us to be cast.'

¹ And having been saved, then they knew that the island is called Melita,

¹⁷ which having taken up, they were using helps, undergirding the ship, and fearing lest they may fall on the quicksand, having let down the mast -- so were borne on.

²⁹ and fearing lest on rough places we may fall, out of the stern having cast four anchors, they were wishing day to come.