Act 27:17 | NASB | e4.org | After they had hoisted it up, they used supporting cables in undergirding the ship ; and fearing that they might run aground on the shallows of Syrtis , they let down the sea anchor and in this way let themselves be driven along.

‏ Acts 27:17

17 After they had hoisted it up, they used ^{▼▼ Lit helps}supporting cables in undergirding the ship; and fearing that they might ^brun aground on the shallows of Syrtis, they let down the ^{▼▼ Or gear}sea anchor and in this way let themselves be driven along.