Summary
Paul, a prisoner, is set to sail to Italy aboard a ship commanded by a centurion named Julius. Their voyage takes them past Cyprus, Cilicia, Pamphylia, and Myra, where they encounter a severe storm that drives the ship toward the coast of Crete. Despite the crew’s attempts to escape the tempest, the vessel is wrecked on a rocky shore; Paul prays for the safety of all aboard and, guided by an angelic promise, urges the men to abandon the ship and head for land. The soldiers initially plan to kill the prisoners, but the centurion defends Paul and allows the crew to escape by swimming or clinging to the wreckage. Ultimately everyone survives, having been delivered from the perilous waters.