15. And once the ship had been caught in it and was not able to strive against the wind, giving over the ship to the winds, we were driven along.
16. Then, being forced along a certain island, which is called the Tail, we were barely able to hold on to the ship's lifeboat.
17. When this was taken up, they used it to assist in securing the ship. For they were afraid that they might run aground. And having lowered the sails, they were being driven along in this way.
18. Then, since we were being tossed about strongly by the tempest, on the following day, they threw the heavy items overboard.
19. And on the third day, with their own hands, they threw the equipment of the ship overboard.
20. Then, when neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no end to the storm was imminent, all hope for our safety was now taken away.
21. And after they had fasted for a long time, Paul, standing in their midst, said: "Certainly, men, you should have listened to me and not set out from Crete, so as to cause this injury and loss.
22. And now, let me persuade you to be courageous in soul. For there shall be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship.
23. For an Angel of God, who is assigned to me and whom I serve, stood beside me this night,
24. saying: 'Do not be afraid, Paul! It is necessary for you to stand before Caesar. And behold, God has given to you all those who are sailing with you.'
25. Because of this, men, be courageous in soul. For I trust God that this will happen in the same way that it has been told to me.
26. But it is necessary for us to arrive at a certain island."