"The centurion was more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship" That is, he trusted the experts. The pilot was the helmsman or steersman, who occupied an important position at the stern of ancient ships. He steered the ship and gave directions to the crew. In the end the centurion had the final say, because he had the higher rank and basically had taken the ship into service for the emperor in using it to get Paul to Rome.

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Old Testament