after long abstinence. Literally much fasting having taken place (Greek. huparcho. See Luke 9:49).

abstinence. Greek. asitia. Only here. Compare Acts 27:33 and Acts 27:38 (sitos).

should. ought to

hearkened. Greek. peitharcheo. See Acts 5:29

loosed. Greek. anago. See verses: Acts 27:2; Acts 27:4; Acts 27:12.

from. Greek. apo. App-104

gained. gotten, as Revised Version. Greek. kerdaino. Occ sixteen times. Always translated "gain, "save Philippians 3:1 (win). Only herein Acts. First occurance. Matthew 16:26.

harm. Same as "hurt" (Acts 27:10)

loss. Same as "damage" (Acts 27:10)

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