Acts 27:36

Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took [some] meat.

Then {G1161} were {G1096} they {G846}{G1096} all {G3956} of good cheer {G2115}, and they {G4355} also {G2532} took {G4355} some meat {G5160}.

With courage restored, they all ate some food themselves.

They were all encouraged and took some food themselves.

Then were they all of good cheer, and themselves also took food.

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • 2 Corinthians 1:4 (4 votes)

    Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:6 (4 votes)

    And whether we be afflicted, [it is] for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, [it is] for your consolation and salvation.

  • Acts 27:22 (3 votes)

    And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of [any man's] life among you, but of the ship.

  • Psalms 27:14 (3 votes)

    Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

  • Acts 27:25 (2 votes)

    Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.