Including the writer, Luke.

Perhaps an imperial cohort named by Caesar Augustus (cf. Luke 2:1).

See note Acts 10:1².

This was the beginning of the apostle's fourth ministry journey, which ended in Acts 28:31.

I.e., the Day of Propitiation (Lev. 16:29-31; 23:27-29; Num. 29:7).

A dignified and solemn form of address.

Or, down the southwest wind and down the northwest wind.

Lit., it.

I.e., the Northeasterner.

I.e., to secure on deck the small boat, which in calm weather was attached by a rope to the vessel's stern (Vincent).

I.e., passed cables around the body of the ship.

A shoal by this name, southwest of the island of Crete.

Or, dropped the sea anchor.

Or, furniture.

A dignified and solemn form of address.

Although Paul was a prisoner in bonds, his behavior displayed much ascendancy with dignity. Luke's narration, as an account of the Lord's move on earth, stresses not doctrine but the testimony of the Lord's witnesses (Acts 1:8). Hence, in his narration there are no details related to doctrine; rather, there are details regarding the things that happened to His witnesses, in order to portray the testimonies in their lives. This is especially so with Paul's voyage in the last two chapters of this book.

Lit., serve as a priest.

This was to fulfill the Lord's promise in Acts 23:11 and the apostle's desire in Acts 19:21.

A dignified and solemn form of address.

To let down a lead into the sea to determine the depth.

One fathom is about six feet.

Lit., rough.

This was again the sovereignty of the Lord exercised to save His servant's life.