Act 27:22 | RWP | e4.org | And now ( κα τα νυν ). Accusative plural neuter article of general reference in contrast with μεν in verse . Paul shows modesty (Bengel) in the mild contrast. No loss of life ( αποβολη ψυχης ουδεμια ). Old word from αποβαλλω , to throw away, only twice in N.T. (rejection) and here. He had foretold such loss of life as likely (verse ), but he now gives his reason for his changed view.

‏ Acts 27:22

And now ( κα τα νυν ). Accusative plural neuter article of general reference in contrast with μεν in verse 21. Paul shows modesty (Bengel) in the mild contrast.

No loss of life ( αποβολη ψυχης ουδεμια ). Old word from αποβαλλω, to throw away, only twice in N.T. Ro 11:15 (rejection) and here. He had foretold such loss of life as likely (verse 10), but he now gives his reason for his changed view.