40. And slipping the anchors, they left them in the sea, at the same time loosening the ropes of the steering oars. And hoisting the foresail to the wind that was blowing, they held course for the beach.
41. But falling into a place of crosscurrents, they ran the ship aground. And the bow stuck fast and stayed immovable, but the stern was being broken up by the violence.
42. Now the plan of the soldiers was that they would kill the prisoners lest any escape by swimming away,
43. but the centurion, because he wanted to save Paul, prevented them from doing what they intended, and gave orders that those who were able to swim should jump in first to get to the land,
44. and then the rest, some of whom floated on planks and some of whom on anything that was from the ship. And in this way all were brought safely to the land.