‏ Acts 27:23-24

 For there stood by me ( παρεστη γαρ μο ). Second aorist active (intransitive) indicative of  παριστημ with the locative case (beside me). The very form used by Paul of his trial (2Ti 4:17) when "the Lord stood by me" ( ο δε κυριος μο παρεστη ) when others deserted him. This angel of the God whom Paul serves (in distinction from the heathen gods) is the reason for Paul's present confidence.

 Thou must stand before Caesar ( Καισαρ σε δε παραστηνα ). Note the same  δε (must) as in 23:11 when Jesus appeared to Paul in Jerusalem and the same verb  παραστηνα (second aorist active infinitive) used in verse 23.

 Hath granted thee ( κεχαριστα σο ). Perfect middle indicative of  χαριζομα and that from  χαρις, a gift or grace. The lives of those that sailed with Paul God had spared as a gift ( χαρις ) to Paul.

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