Acts 27:41-43

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

⁴¹ But striking a crosscurrent (a place open to two seas) they ran the ship aground. The prow stuck fast and remained immovable, and the stern began to break up under the violent force of the waves.

⁴² It was the counsel of the soldiers to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim to land and escape;

⁴³ But the centurion, wishing to save Paul, prevented their carrying out their purpose. He commanded those who could swim to throw themselves overboard first and make for the shore,